John is experiencing heartburn after eating a large meal. What digestive structure is not working properly?
a. The epiglottis
b. The lower esophageal sphincter
c. The pyloric sphincter
d. The esophagus
e. The stomach
Ans: b. The lower esophageal sphincter
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