A valve-like structure around a body opening and passage that controls the movement of substances into and out of the passages is called a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sphincter
Sphincters control the movement of substances into and out of passages.
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Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions
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