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Failure of tonic closure in which sphincter mechanism directly causes gastroesophageal acid reflux?
Options
A Pyloric sphincter
B Lower esophageal sphincter
Correct Answer
C Ileocecal sphincter
D Internal anal sphincter
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The lower esophageal sphincter (LES) prevents gastric juice from flowing retrograde into the esophagus; incompetence yields acid reflux.

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