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A ring of muscle fibers in the lower esophagus prevents swallowed food from moving back up. These muscle fibers are called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES).

Symptoms: Heartburn

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Answer:

A similar sphincter termed cardiac sphincter is present at the front end of the stomach to prevent back flow of food into the oesophagus.

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