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Yolanda

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on: Aug 20, 2018

What structure prevents reflux of stomach contents?

a. Pepsinogen
b. Gastric mucosa
c. Upper esophageal sphincter
d. Lower esophageal sphincter
e. Duodenum

Question 2

What structure controls the release of material from the stomach to the small intestine?

a. Ileocecal valve
b. Pyloric sphincter
c. Diaphragmatic valve
d. Esophageal sphincter
e. Hepatic portal valve

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nguyenhoanhat

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Yolanda

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018

Wow, this really help

pratush dev

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday

Excellent

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