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What is the difference between an orifice and sphincter?
The orifice is an opening such as the nostrils, mouth, etc. The sphincter is a muscle. These are like valves that only allow certain materials to go in and out and are often very tight, resulting in the action of peristalsis.
What is the function of the esophagus stomach valve in the digestive system?
The esophagus-stomach valve, also known as the lower esophageal sphincter, is a muscle that controls the flow of food and liquids from the esophagus into the stomach. Its main function is to prevent stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus, helping to prevent acid reflux and heartburn.
What controls the movement of food into and out of the stomach?
The food passes through the pyloric sphincter.However, there are processes that must happen before it does and, since there's already a thorough answer to this question on this site, I won't elaborate. See the answer that was given by Diberri.I only improved this answer because it listed the wrong sphincter through which the food passes from the stomach into the duodenum part of the small intestine.
What is the function of the Sphincter that controls the exit of the urine?
Mainly the urinary sphincters prevent the backflow of urine backwards into the bladder and the kidneys. Sphincters allow one-way flow and to prevent leakage (or in other words, prevent accidental urine loss).
What is the main vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limb?
The main vessel that supplies oxygenated blood to the upper limb is the subclavian artery. This artery branches off from the aortic arch in the chest and continues into the upper limb where it gives off smaller branches to provide blood supply to the arm and hand.
What is the purpose of an esophageal function test?
There are three main symptoms that occur when esophageal function is abnormal: difficulty with swallowing (dysphagia), heartburn, and chest pain. Doctors perform a variety of tests.
What is the main cause of heartburn in young adults?
The main cause of heartburn in young adults would be from the weakening of the muscles. This miuscle is called lower esophageal sphincter. A number of things could cause it would be maybe a medication you are on or foods you have consumed.
What is the purpose of the sphincter in a pig?
The main purpose of the sphincter is to control or limit a passage way to one direction. There are two main sphincters in pigs, the cardiac sphincter that controls the passageway from the esophagus into the stomach. And the pyloric sphincter that controls the passageway into the duodenum.
What is the difference between an orifice and sphincter?
The orifice is an opening such as the nostrils, mouth, etc. The sphincter is a muscle. These are like valves that only allow certain materials to go in and out and are often very tight, resulting in the action of peristalsis.
What is the function of the esophagus stomach valve in the digestive system?
The esophagus-stomach valve, also known as the lower esophageal sphincter, is a muscle that controls the flow of food and liquids from the esophagus into the stomach. Its main function is to prevent stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus, helping to prevent acid reflux and heartburn.
What is the main muscle in the human lips called?
It is called orbicularis orus. Yes, it is a sphincter muscle.
What controls the movement of food into and out of the stomach?
The food passes through the pyloric sphincter.However, there are processes that must happen before it does and, since there's already a thorough answer to this question on this site, I won't elaborate. See the answer that was given by Diberri.I only improved this answer because it listed the wrong sphincter through which the food passes from the stomach into the duodenum part of the small intestine.
What was the main purpose of the crusades?
the main purpose of the crusades was to be themselves
What was the main purpose of the Crusade?
the main purpose of the crusades was to be themselves
The iris of the eye has two main types of muscles. Name these two muscles and how they affect the pupil.?
The iris of the eye has two main types of muscles - the radial muscle and the sphincter muscle. The radial muscle lies on the outside of the iris, and the sphincter muscle surrounds the pupil, allowing it to dilate and contract.
What is the main purpose in factoring trinomials?
the main purpose of this is to dance randomly
What is the main purpose of a guitar?
the main purpose of the guitar is to play music
