What Structure Controls the Release of Material from the Stomach

question 91

Multiple Choice

What structure controls the release of material from the stomach to the small intestine?

• A)Ileocecal valve
• B)Pyloric sphincter
• C)Diaphragmatic valve
• D)Esophageal sphincter
• E)Hepatic portal valve

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