The Backward Flow of Stomach Contents, a Process Known as ____

question 73

Multiple Choice

The backward flow of stomach contents, a process known as ____, is prevented by the ____. ​

• A)peristalsis; cardiac sphincter
• B)segmentation; ileocecal valve
• C)motility; upper esophageal sphincter
• D)reflux; lower esophageal sphincter

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