The ________ is the region of the stomach, which extends to the entrance to the duodenum and whose muscular sphincter regulates the passage of materials into the duodenum.
A) pylorus
B) body
C) cardia
D) antrum
E) ileum

Question

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The region of the stomach described in the question is the pylorus, which contains the muscular sphincter that controls the release of food into the small intestine (duodenum). The body of the stomach refers to the main central portion, the cardia is the area where the esophagus connects to the stomach, the antrum is the lower portion of the stomach where gastric mixing occurs, and the ileum is a section of the small intestine located after the duodenum.

The ________ Is the Region of the Stomach, Which Extends