Immediately before passing into the large intestine, the food mass must pass through the:
A)pyloric sphincter.
B)lower esophageal sphincter.
C)ileocecal valve.
D)bolus.
E)pancreas.

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The ileocecal valve is located between the small intestine and large intestine and regulates the flow of material between the two regions. It prevents the contents of the large intestine from backing up into the small intestine.

Immediately Before Passing into the Large Intestine, the Food Mass