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What Is the Function of Sphincters in the Digestive Tract

Question 23

Question 23

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What is the function of sphincters in the digestive tract?


A) to coordinate muscular contractions that propel food forward.
B) to regulate the flow of food.
C) to release bile.
D) to regulate enzymatic reactions.

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