what is the valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus called? What is its function?

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

The valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus is the cardia. It has the function of preventing acid gastric content from entering back into the esophagus. Insufficiency of this valve causes gastroesophageal reflux, a disease in which patients complain of bloating and heartburn (retrosternal burning).

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