The Arrows in the Diagram Below Are Pointing to

question 108

Multiple Choice

The arrows in the diagram below are pointing to

• A) the esophagus and small intestine.
• B) the trachea and large intestine.
• C) the sphincters at the top and bottom of the stomach.
• D) the esophagus and pancreas.
• E) the stomach.

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