Which of the following is a function of the pyloric sphincter?
A) It regulates the flow of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine.
B) It prevents the bolus from getting lodged in the trachea and helps guide it to the esophagus.
C) It neutralizes the acidic chyme before it enters the duodenum.
D) It prevents the contents of the stomach from reentering the esophagus.
A
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