The back flow of fecal matter in the large intestine is prevented by the presence of

Epiglottis

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Sphincter of Oddi

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Ileocecal valve

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Gastroesophagal sphincter

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Pyloric sphincter

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Solution

The correct option is B Ileocecal valve
Ileo-caecal valve is present between the ileum of the small intestine and the caecum of the large intestine. It prevents faecal material from flowing back from the large to the small intestine.

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