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Ileocecal sphincter tone decreases (relaxes) after distention of which structure?

Colon
Esophagus
Ileum
Pharynx

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Ileocecal sphincter tone decreases after distention of colon. This sphincter separates ileum and cecum and is under the control of vagus nerve. 
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