Asked by MOLINA GUTRIDGE on Jun 13, 2024
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Wavelike movements that propel food through the digestive system are called ____.
A) peristalsis
B) contractions
C) muscle propulsion
D) cilia beating
E) microvilli and villi motion
Peristalsis
Wavelike smooth muscle contractions that propel food through the digestive tract.
Food
Any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink, or that plants absorb, in order to maintain life and growth.
Digestive System
The digestive system is the group of organs responsible for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair.
- Comprehend the mechanisms and control of the digestive process.
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Aster DanielJun 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Peristalsis is the term used to describe the wavelike movements that propel food through the digestive system. Contractions and muscle propulsion are similar terms, but peristalsis is the more specific term used in the context of digestion. Cilia beating and microvilli/villi motion are not related to the propulsion of food through the digestive system.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the mechanisms and control of the digestive process.