Question

What is the function of the pylorus?

Answer 1

Pylorus is the distal part of stomach that opens in duodenum part of small intestine.

Explanation:

Opening of pylorus in duodenum remains guarded by a muscular sphincter. Pylorus releases semi digested chyme from stomach into the duodenum. Pyloric sphincter regulates entry of chyme in duodenum. In the following diagram position of pylorus could be seen.