The valve that controls the passage of chyme from the small intestine into the cecum is called the:

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The valve that controls the passage of chyme (partially digested food) from the small intestine into the cecum (the first part of the large intestine) is called the ileocecal valve. Option B refers to the valve that controls the passage of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine. Option C refers to the valve that controls the passage of food from the esophagus into the stomach. Option D is not a valve related to the digestive system.

The Valve That Controls the Passage of Chyme from the Small