What is the function of the hepatopancreatic sphincter?
A) It controls the entry of bile and pancreatic juices into the alimentary canal.
B) As it contracts, it squeezes pancreatic secretions into the duodenum.
C) It inhibits defecation in the upper alimentary canal while the anal sphincters do the same in the lower regions.
D) It prevents the movement of bile into the gallbladder.

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The hepatopancreatic sphincter is a muscular valve that controls the entry of bile and pancreatic juices from the common bile duct and pancreatic duct into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). This ensures that these digestive secretions are released at the right time and in the right location for optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients.

What Is the Function of the Hepatopancreatic Sphincter