The esophageal hiatus is the ________.
A. part of the esophagus that connects to the pharynx
B. hole in the diaphragm that the esophagus goes through
C. upper section of the esophagus
D. lower section of the esophagus
E. part of the esophagus that connects to the stomach
Answer: B
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