Which Portion of the Stomach Opens into the Duodenum

Question

Which portion of the stomach opens into the duodenum?
A) cardia
B) body
C) fundus
D) cardiac orifice
E) pyloric canal

Accepted Answer

The pyloric canal connects the stomach to the duodenum. It is located at the lower end of the stomach and is surrounded by the pyloric sphincter, which regulates the release of food into the small intestine. Choices A, B, C, and D are not accurate descriptions of the area of the stomach that opens into the duodenum.