The ____ Is a Functional Portion of the Esophagus Where

question 24

Multiple Choice

The ____ is a functional portion of the esophagus where the walls of the esophagus contract inwardly, forming a physical barrier to the reflux of stomach contents up the esophagus.

• A) upper esophageal sphincter
• B) lower esophageal sphincter
• C) upper hypoepiglottic sphincter
• D) lower hypoepiglottic sphincter

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