Which Type of Movement in the GI System Is Primarily

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which type of movement in the GI system is primarily responsible for moving chyme back and forth, mixing it with digestive juices and promoting the absorption of nutrients?

• A)segmentation
• B)peristalsis
• C)swallowing
• D)defecation

Understand the flow of costs in manufacturing accounts, including Work in Process, Finished Goods, and Cost of Goods Sold.

Analyze the impact of variances on financial statements.

Record purchases and usage of raw materials.

Record direct labor costs and understand their impact on product costs.

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Definitions:

Tongue

A muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates that manipulates food for mastication and is used in the act of swallowing.

Palate

The roof of the mouth in humans and vertebrates, separating the oral cavity from the nasal cavity and consisting of the hard and soft palate.

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx, part of both the digestive and respiratory systems.

Chondroglossus

A muscle in the tongue that is responsible for tongue movements and shaping during speech and swallowing.