Peristaltic Waves Are ________

question 41

Multiple Choice

Peristaltic waves are ________.

• A) churning movements of the gastrointestinal tract that aid in mechanical breakdown of chyme
• B) segmental regions of the gastrointestinal tract
• C) waves of muscular contractions that propel contents from one point to another
• D) pendular movements of the gastrointestinal tract

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