Multiple Choice
Which is a correct pairing of sphincter and function?
A) Upper esophageal sphincter: allows passage of food from the larynx into the pharynx during swallowing
B) Pyloric sphincter: governs passage of stomach contents into the small intestine
C) Ileocaecal sphincter: governs passage of large intestine contents into the cecum
D) Lower esophageal sphincter: contracts to push food from the esophagus into the stomach
E) Internal anal sphincter: contracts to cause defecation
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