Which Sphincter Prevents Reflux Of Digested Material From The Colon Into The Small Intestine?

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Which Sphincter Prevents Reflux Of Digested Material From The Colon Into The Small Intestine?

ine? a. Haustral b. Lower esophageal c. Pyloric d. Ileocecal valve
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ANS: D The ileocecal valve prevents reflux of digested material from the colon into the small intestine. The haustral segments facilitate propulsion; they do not prevent reflux. Lower esophageal prevents reflux from the stomach to the esophagus. The pylorus is the opening between the stomach and the duodenum. REF: p. 878

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