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kvv77 [185]
3 years ago
8

The lower esophageal sphincter is responsible for

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Keith_Richards [23]3 years ago
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Answer:

The primary function of the LES is to control flow of luminal contents between the esophagus and stomach and to serve as a physical barrier against the occurrence of gastroesophageal reflux (GER) (ie, retrograde flow of gastric contents from the stomach into the esophagus).

Explanation:

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