What is the circular muscle surrounding the lower end of the small intestine that controls the exodus of small intestine contents?
A) Pylorus
B) Gastric sphincter
C) Lower esophageal sphincter
D) Ileocecal valve
E) External sphincter

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The ileocecal valve is a circular muscle surrounding the lower end of the small intestine that controls the flow of contents from the small intestine into the large intestine. Choices A, B, C, and E are incorrect as they refer to different muscles or structures in the digestive system.

What Is the Circular Muscle Surrounding the Lower End of the Small