The sphincter between the stomach and first part of the small intestine is the:
A) LES.
B) ileocecal sphincter.
C) pyloric sphincter.
D) cardiac sphincter.

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The pyloric sphincter is located at the junction between the stomach and the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). It controls the passage of partially digested food from the stomach into the small intestine. The other sphincters listed are also present in the digestive system but control different parts of the gastrointestinal tract.

The Sphincter Between the Stomach and First Part of the Small