The esophagus passes through a hole in the diaphragm called the
A) esophageal hiatus.
B) cardia.
C) pylorus.
D) upper esophageal sphincter.
E) lower esophageal sphincter.

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The esophagus passes through a hole in the diaphragm called the esophageal hiatus. Choice B is incorrect because the cardia is the area of the stomach where it meets the esophagus. Choice C is incorrect because the pylorus is the area where the stomach meets the small intestine. Choices D and E are incorrect because they refer to sphincters at either end of the esophagus, not the hole in the diaphragm.

The Esophagus Passes Through a Hole in the Diaphragm Called