Which of the Following Is a Feature of Peristalsis

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of peristalsis?

• A)It remains quiet between meals when the GI tract is empty
• B)It occurs along the GI tract at a constant rate when food is present
• C)It involves parallel and circular muscles found in the walls of the intestines but not the stomach
• D)It consists of wavelike muscular contractions resulting from alternate tightening and relaxing of circular muscles and longitudinal muscles

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