A muscle located at the end of the esophagus must relax before the bolus can enter the stomach. This muscle is called the __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
gastroesophageal or lower esophageal sphincter
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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