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Opening of oesophagus into ‘J’-shaped, bag-like structure is regulated by

a)

Pyloric sphincter

b)

Sphincter of oddi

c)

Ileocaceal sphincter

d)

Gastro oesophageal sphincter



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Opening of oesophagus into ‘J’-shaped, bag-like structure is regulated by

a)

Pyloric sphincter

b)

Sphincter of oddi

c)

Ileocaceal sphincter

d)

Gastro oesophageal sphincter

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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -

(d)

Oesophagus (food pipe), epiglottis, is a 25 cm long muscular tube, which transfers masticated food from pharynx to stomach. A sphincter lies at the opening between oesophagus and stomach. This sphincter is called as gastro-oesophageal sphincter and the opening of oesophagus into stomach is regulated by this sphincter

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