Question

food exits the stomach by passing through the:
pyloric sphincter
cardiac sphincter
hepatic sphincter
lower esophageal sphincter

Explanation:

The pyloric sphincter is located at the junction between the stomach and the small intestine. It controls the passage of food from the stomach into the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine). The cardiac sphincter (also known as the lower esophageal sphincter) is at the top of the stomach, preventing backflow from the stomach to the esophagus. The hepatic sphincter is related to the flow of bile from the liver and gallbladder.

Answer:

pyloric sphincter