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Which statement about the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is TRUE?
Which statement about the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is TRUE?
- It prevents acid and stomach contents from traveling backwards (correct)
- It is located at the top of the esophagus
- It prevents acid from entering the esophagus
- It is under conscious control
What is the function of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES)?
What is the function of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES)?
- Preventing acid and stomach contents from traveling backwards
- Controlling unconscious muscle movements for swallowing
- Keeping food and secretions from going down the windpipe (correct)
- Helping with the digestion process in the stomach
Where is the esophagus located in relation to the windpipe (trachea) and spine?
Where is the esophagus located in relation to the windpipe (trachea) and spine?
- It runs between the windpipe and spine
- It runs in front of the windpipe and spine
- It runs behind the windpipe and spine (correct)
- It doesn't have a specific location in relation to the windpipe and spine
What is the length of the esophagus?
What is the length of the esophagus?
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What keeps acid and stomach contents from entering the windpipe in normal conditions?
What keeps acid and stomach contents from entering the windpipe in normal conditions?
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