Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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What is the name of the sphincter that separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

Anal sphincter

Lower esophageal sphincter

Pyloric sphincter

Ileocecal sphincter

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Step 1: Understand the anatomy of the digestive system. The digestive system is divided into several sections, including the small intestine and the large intestine, which are connected by a sphincter.

Step 2: Learn the function of sphincters in the digestive system. Sphincters are circular muscles that regulate the passage of food and waste between different sections of the digestive tract.

Step 3: Identify the sphincter located between the small intestine and the large intestine. This sphincter is responsible for controlling the flow of chyme (partially digested food) from the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) into the cecum (the first part of the large intestine).

Step 4: Recall the name of this specific sphincter. It is called the ileocecal sphincter or ileocecal valve, which ensures one-way movement and prevents backflow from the large intestine into the small intestine.

Step 5: Compare the other options provided in the question. The anal sphincter is located at the end of the digestive tract, the lower esophageal sphincter is between the esophagus and stomach, and the pyloric sphincter is between the stomach and the small intestine. None of these are located between the small and large intestines.