Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected)

Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following questions:
-UseWhat is the function of the structure labeled "6"?
A) strains materials entering the stomach
B) regulates gastric emptying
C) mixes stomach juice into food
D) controls contraction of stomach muscles
E) prevents food from entering the esophagus

Question

Figure 24-1 The Stomach (dissected)
 
Use Figure 24-1 to answer the following questions:
-UseWhat is the function of the structure labeled "6"?
A) strains materials entering the stomach 
B) regulates gastric emptying 
C) mixes stomach juice into food 
D) controls contraction of stomach muscles 
E) prevents food from entering the esophagus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Structure 6 is the pyloric sphincter, which is responsible for regulating the release of partially digested food from the stomach into the small intestine. Therefore, the correct function of Structure 6 is to regulate gastric emptying.

Figure 24-1 the Stomach (Dissected)