The opening of the stomach into the esophagus is regulated by which muscular sphincter?
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Correct answer: Lower esophageal sphincter
The lower esophageal sphincter (also called the cardiac or gastro-oesophageal sphincter) controls the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach. It also prevents the backflow of acidic gastric contents into the esophagus.
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