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at the junction of the esophagus and stomach
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What is the name of the sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it?
The sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it is called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
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.
What conditions is characterized incompetence of the esophageal sphincter?
Incompetence of the esophageal sphincter is primarily characterized by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). This condition occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter fails to close properly, allowing stomach acids to flow back into the esophagus, leading to symptoms such as heartburn, regurgitation, and difficulty swallowing. Other conditions associated with sphincter incompetence include hiatal hernia and esophagitis, which can exacerbate the reflux symptoms.
What vessel contains sphincter?
The gastrointestinal tract contains sphincters, which are circular muscles that regulate the movement of material through the digestive system. Some examples of sphincters in the gastrointestinal tract include the lower esophageal sphincter, pyloric sphincter, and anal sphincter.
What characteristics does an abnormal esophageal function test have?
there are many diseases that cause poor relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. When no cause is found, the disease is called achalasia. Abnormal results of pH tests can confirm symptoms.
The muscle located at the end of the esophagus that guards the stomach opening is the?
The Lower Esophageal Sphincter.
What is another name for esophageal sphincter?
esophagal sphinter is a sphincter is actullal found there end of esophagous,
What sphincter must open to permit vomiting?
The lower esophageal sphincter must open to allow for vomiting. This sphincter is located at the junction of the esophagus and stomach, and its relaxation allows the contents of the stomach to be expelled back up through the esophagus.
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 sphincter is involved in Acid reflux disease?
cardiac sphincter/lower esophageal sphincter (LES)
What is another name for the esophageal sphincter?
Another name for the esophageal sphincter is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). It is a muscular ring located at the bottom of the esophagus that helps prevent stomach contents from flowing back up into the esophagus.
Is the upper or lower esophageal sphincter most responsible for acid reflux problems?
The lower sphincter is responsible for reflux problems
What is one function of the lower esophageal sphincter in the digestive system?
The lower esophageal sphincter prevents stomach acid from flowing back up into the esophagus, helping to prevent heartburn and acid reflux.
What is the name of the sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it?
The sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it is called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).
Ring like muscle that controls the flow from the stomach to the small intestine?
lower esophageal sphincter or gastroesophageal sphincter
What muscle does the esophagus pass through to reach the stomach?
The lower esophageal sphincter muscle/the cardiac sphincter muscle.
What is the term for failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax?
Esophageal achalasia is the term used for the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax, resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and dysphagia. There is total absence of peristalsis of esophagus, and failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax when food or liquid is swallowed. This gives rise to vomiting of food or liquid as soon as it is swallowed. There really isn't any cause but there are some guesses none are proven.
