The Sphincter That Separates the Ileum and the Cecum Is

Question

The sphincter that separates the ileum and the cecum is the ________.
A) ileocecal sphincter
B) pyloric sphincter
C) lower esophageal sphincter
D) anal sphincter

Accepted Answer

The sphincter that separates the ileum and the cecum is called the ileocecal sphincter. This sphincter regulates the flow of chyme from the small intestine into the large intestine. The pyloric sphincter regulates the flow of chyme from the stomach into the small intestine. The lower esophageal sphincter regulates the flow of food from the esophagus into the stomach. The anal sphincter regulates the release of feces from the rectum.