The Ring-Like Muscles That Retard or Prevent Backflow of Partially

question 67

Multiple Choice

The ring-like muscles that retard or prevent backflow of partially digested food in the gastrointestinal tract are called

• A) sphincters.
• B) passages.
• C) openings.
• D) gates.

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