Pyloric Sphincter

The pyloric sphincter's mechanism was discovered by Dr. Bowmont through observations of Alexis St. Martin. The pyloric sphincter is a valve at the end of the stomach that controls the opening between the stomach and the first part of the small intestine. The pyloric sphincter controls the movement of stomach contents into the intestines. The pyloric sphincter is a gate mechanism at the end of the stomach. The pyloric sphincter opens gradually rather than instantaneously, releasing small portions of digested food into the small intestine incrementally. The pyloric sphincter only begins to open once sensory feedback confirms food has been broken down to the required state. The pyloric sphincter can close to control how quickly stomach contents enter the small intestine. The pyloric sphincter is essential for regulating when and how food moves from the stomach into the broader digestive tract.