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It keeps the anus closed
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The voluntary sphincter is the -----sphincter?
outer anal sphincter
What is the sphincter muscle that connects the stomach to the small intestine?
ileocecal sphincter (valve)
The sphincter muscle that controls access to the stomach from the esophagus is called?
cardiac sphincter; or gastroesophageal sphincter; or lower esophageal sphincter (LES); or esophageal sphincter from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardia
What is a sphincter in the digestive system?
The pyloric sphincter regulates passage of chymefrom the stomach
What sphincter is associated with the pancreas?
Sphincter of Oddi.
What sphincter is involved in Acid reflux disease?
cardiac sphincter/lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
Cardiac sphincter function?
What is the function of the cardiac sphincter?
Do puppies have this sphincter?
Not that sphincter but yes they do have one of their own.
What is another name for esophageal sphincter?
esophagal sphinter is a sphincter is actullal found there end of esophagous,
Which sphincter separates the stomach from the small intestines?
the sphincter that separates the stomach from the small intestine is the pyloric sphincter
How does the muscle of the internal anal sphincter differ from that of the external anal sphincter?
The internal urethral sphincter an involuntary sphincter that keeps the urethra closed when urine is not being used. The external urethral sphincter is fashioned by skeletal muscles as the urethra passes thorugh the pelvic floor.This sphincter is voluntary controlled.
The stomach sphincter that keeps food from reentering the esophagus when the stomach contracts is known as the?
It is known as the lower esophageal sphincter or sometimes the cardioesophageal sphincter.
