Cardiac sphincter prevents the transfer of food from:
Correct answer: C. Stomach to esophagus
- A. Pharynx to trachea
- B. Esophagus to stomach
- C. Stomach to esophagus
- D. Duodenum to stomach
Explanation
Therefore, the correct answer is C) Stomach to esophagus, as the cardiac sphincter prevents the backflow of food from the stomach to the esophagus.
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