What is the key function of sphincters found along the digestive system?

a. thet selectively allow and stop passage of partially digested food.

b. they control and direct the quantity of food passing through the digestive organs and prevent backward movement of partially digested food.

c. they improve the muscular strength of the organs involved in digestion.

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Declan Benson

Biology

6 December, 05:09

What is the key function of sphincters found along the digestive system?

a. thet selectively allow and stop passage of partially digested food.

b. they control and direct the quantity of food passing through the digestive organs and prevent backward movement of partially digested food.

c. they improve the muscular strength of the organs involved in digestion.

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Rene Edwards · Answer 1

The key function of the sphincters found along the digestive system is that they control and direct the quantity of food passing through the digestive organs and prevent backward movement of partially digested food. The correct answer is option B.