The Sphincter That Allows Chyme to Pass into the Small

question 34

Multiple Choice

The sphincter that allows chyme to pass into the small intestine is known as the ________.

• A)lower esophageal sphincter
• B)sphincter of Oddi
• C)pyloric sphincter
• D)ileocecal sphincter

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Definitions:

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Shark

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