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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