A sphincter is
a. A ring of muscle around a tubular organ which controls passage of contents
b. A flap of tissue which prevents food entering the nasal cavity
c. A structure which prevents fluid entering the lungs
d. A tissue which secretes enzymes into the stomach
Ans: a
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