Valve which separates the duodenum from the stomach

Write the valve which separates the duodenum from the stomach termed? Also state its function?

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The valve which separates the stomach from duodenum is the pylorus. This has the function of keeping the food bolus in the gastric cavity for sufficient time to permit the gastric digestion to occur. It as well has the function of preventing the intestinal content from going back into stomach.

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