Multiple choice

Which sphincter regulates the passage of gastric contents into the intestine?

  1. Pyloric

  2. Cardiac

  3. Ileocecal

  4. Epiglottis

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Explanation

The pyloric sphincter, or valve, is a strong ring of smooth muscle at the end of the pyloric canal which lets food pass from the stomach to the duodenum (first part of intestine).