What does the pyloric sphincter do?
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What does the pyloric sphincter do?
Classification of the Pyloric Sphincter:
The pyloric sphincter resembles a ring and is made up of smooth muscle. It is found between the stomach and the beginning of the small intestine (the duodenum).
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Chapter 17 / Lesson 5Understand small intestine segmentation. Explore the secretions, contractions, and movements of small intestines. Discover peristalsis and pendular movements.
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