What Is the Function of Sphincters in the Digestive Tract

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the function of sphincters in the digestive tract?

• A)to coordinate muscular contractions that propel food forward.
• B)to regulate the flow of food.
• C)to release bile.
• D)to regulate enzymatic reactions.

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