Which statement is NOT true of the pyloric sphincter?
A)It allows partially digested food into the small intestine.
B)It contracts to prevent backup of food to the stomach.
C)It is at the junction of the fundus of the stomach and the duodenum.
D)It is usually contracted when the stomach is most active.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The pyloric sphincter is not at the junction of the fundus of the stomach and the duodenum. It is located at the end of the pylorus, which is the narrowest part of the stomach, and separates the stomach from the duodenum.

Which Statement Is NOT True of the Pyloric Sphincter