What structure separates the colon from the small intestine?

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The ileocecal valve separates the small intestine (specifically the ileum) from the colon. It is a sphincter-like muscle that controls the flow of materials from the small intestine into the large intestine. The other options listed are not involved in the separation of the colon and small intestine. The pylorus is located at the end of the stomach and regulates the flow of food into the small intestine. The gastric retainer and rectal sphincter are involved in the retention of materials within their respective organs. The lower sphincter is not a specific anatomical structure.

What Structure Separates the Colon from the Small Intestine