The backflow of faecal matter from the large intestine into the small intestine is prevented due to the presence of the

sphincter of Oddi

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ileo–caecal valve

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anal sphincter

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pyloric sphincter

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Solution

The correct option is B
ileo–caecal valve

The ileo-caecal valve present between the ileum and the caecum prevents the backflow of faecal matter into the small intestine.

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	Column I (Sphincter)		Column II (Location)
A.	Sphincter ani Internus	(i)	Opening of hepatopancreatic ampulla into duodenum
B.	Cardiac sphincter	(ii)	Between duodenum and posterior stomach
C.	Sphincter of Oddi	(iii)	Guarding the terminal part of alimentary canal
D.	Ileocaecal sphincter	(iv)	Between oesophagus and anterior stomach
E.	Pyloric sphincter	(v)	Between small intestine and large intestine

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