What Is the Circular Muscle Surrounding the Lower End of the Small

question 24

Multiple Choice

What is the circular muscle surrounding the lower end of the small intestine that controls the exodus of small intestine contents?

• A) Pylorus
• B) Gastric sphincter
• C) Lower esophageal sphincter
• D) Ileocecal valve
• E) External sphincter

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