Figure 21-1
-What is the function of the structure labeled "6"?
A)strains materials entering the stomach
B)regulates release of chyme into the duodenum
C)mixes stomach juice into food
D)controls contraction of stomach muscles
E)prevents food from entering the esophagus

Question

Figure 21-1
-What is the function of the structure labeled "6"?
A)strains materials entering the stomach 
B)regulates release of chyme into the duodenum 
C)mixes stomach juice into food 
D)controls contraction of stomach muscles 
E)prevents food from entering the esophagus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The structure labeled "6" is the pyloric sphincter, which regulates the release of chyme (partially digested food and stomach acid) from the stomach into the small intestine (duodenum).

Figure 21-1 -What Is the Function of the Structure Labeled "6