The ________ controls movement of chyme between the last segment of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine.
A) pyloric sphincter
B) duodenal papilla
C) internal anal sphincter
D) ileocecal valve
E) hepatopancreatic sphincter

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The ileocecal valve controls movement of chyme between the last segment of the small intestine and the beginning of the large intestine. The pyloric sphincter controls movement of chyme between the stomach and the small intestine, the duodenal papilla is the opening of the pancreatic duct and common bile duct into the duodenum, the internal anal sphincter controls the release of feces from the rectum, and the hepatopancreatic sphincter controls the release of bile and pancreatic enzymes into the small intestine.

The ________ Controls Movement of Chyme Between the Last Segment