The ____ is a functional portion of the esophagus where the walls of the esophagus contract inwardly, forming a physical barrier to the reflux of stomach contents up the esophagus.

A. upper esophageal sphincter
B. lower esophageal sphincter
C. upper hypoepiglottic sphincter
D. lower hypoepiglottic sphincter


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. Signature B. Superscription C. Subscription D. Inscription E. None of these

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