The ________ sphincter controls the movement of chyme from the ileum to the cecum, which is the beginning of the large intestine.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


ileocecal

The ileocecal sphincter controls the movement of chyme from the ileum of the small intestine to the cecum of the large intestine.

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A) between the LEL and UEL. B) above the UEL. C) below the LEL. D) none of the above.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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