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The ________ Protects the Esophagus from Stomach Acid Splashing Back

Question 67

Question 67

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The ________ protects the esophagus from stomach acid splashing back into the esophagus.


A) epiglottis
B) pyloric sphincter
C) ileocecal valve
D) lower esophageal spincter
E) appendix

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