The stomach is anatomically divided into four main parts. Which part opens into the first part of the small intestine?
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Correct answer: Pyloric
The pyloric portion is the terminal part of the stomach that leads into the duodenum. The flow of food through this junction is regulated by the pyloric sphincter.
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