The longest portion of the small intestine is separated from the large intestine by the
A) pyloric sphincter
B) sphincter of Oddi
C) ileocecal sphincter
D) lower esophageal sphincter
E) upper esophageal sphincter

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The ileocecal sphincter separates the small intestine (specifically, the ileum) from the large intestine (specifically, the cecum). The pyloric sphincter is located between the stomach and the small intestine, the sphincter of Oddi controls the flow of bile and pancreatic juice into the small intestine, and the esophageal sphincters are located at either end of the esophagus.

The Longest Portion of the Small Intestine Is Separated from the Large