The gastric juices and partially digested food do not flow back into the esophagus, because:

A. the pyloric sphincter prevents the backflow.
B. the duodenum prevents the backflow.
C. gravity prevents it from flowing uphill.
D. the cardiac valve prevents the backflow.


Answer: D

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