The ________ sphincter closes after a bolus has been swallowed and enters the stomach.  This sphincter is essential to prevent the contents of the stomach reentering the esophagus.

A. lower esophageal
B. epiglottis
C. upper esophageal
D. pyloric


Answer: A

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