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The sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it is the gastroesophageal sphincter. Closure of the sphincter is under the control of the vagus nerve.

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Sphincter that opens when food or fluid exert pressure on it?

Lower esophageal sphincter is the sphincter that opens when food or fluid exert pressure on it. It is located at the junction of the esophagus and stomach, allowing food to enter the stomach after swallowing.


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What role do the sphincter muscles play in digestion?

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What is a sphincter in the digestive system?

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What makes the pyloric sphincter open and close?

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