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    The Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter Is to ____
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The Function of the Lower Esophageal Sphincter Is to ____

Question 14

Question 14

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The function of the lower esophageal sphincter is to ____.


A) direct food from the mouth to the esophagus
B) protect the airway during swallowing
C) prevent backflow from the esophagus
D) prevent backflow of acidic contents from the stomach

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