The inferior esophageal sphincter is also known as theMultiple Choicecardiac sphincter.pyloric sphincter.pharyngoesophageal sphincter.pharyngealgastric sphincter.esophageal hiatus.

The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) _________________.enables peristalsis for propulsion of bolusprevents entry of stomach contents into the small intestinesecretes gastric acid and enzymes for digestionprevents backflow of stomach contents into the esophagus

The stomach has two sphincters, the one near the mouth is called the___Select one:a.round sphincterb.cardiac sphincterc.duodenal sphincterd.pyloric sphincter

Which regulates the passage of food from the stomach to the duodenum?Multiple choice question.Esophageal sphincterPyloric sphincter

List the sphincters of the gastrointestinal tract.

Which sphincter must relax for food to move from the esophagus into the stomach?Multiple choice question.Cardiac sphincterPyloric sphincter