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    The Pharyngoesophageal Sphincter Is Normally Closed and Its Main Function
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The Pharyngoesophageal Sphincter Is Normally Closed and Its Main Function

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The pharyngoesophageal sphincter is normally closed and its main function is to prevent esophageal secretions from entering the pharynx during breathing.

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