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

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Definitions:

Xylem

A type of vascular tissue in plants that transports water and dissolved minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Alpha-Galacturonic Acid

A component of pectin, a polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants, involved in maintaining cell structure and rigidity.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that promotes the increase of blood glucose levels by stimulating glycogen breakdown in the liver.

Pectin

A complex carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants that is often used as a gelling agent in foods and for its dietary fiber properties.