The function of the ileocecal valve is to:
A)contract to permit chyme to enter the colon
B)relax to prevent backup to the colon
C)contract to permit chyme to enter the ileum
D)prevent backup from the colon to the small intestine

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The ileocecal valve is located between the small intestine and the large intestine (colon) and its function is to prevent backup of fecal matter from the colon to the small intestine. This helps maintain the separation of the potentially harmful bacteria from the rest of the digestive system. Therefore, option D) is the correct answer.

The Function of the Ileocecal Valve Is To