Why is the pharyngoesophageal sphincter normally closed?
A) to prevent air from entering the esophagus during breathing
B) to prevent gastric contents from refluxing back into the esophagus
C) to prevent vomiting
D) to prevent esophageal secretions from leaking into the stomach
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