In the Digestive System, Peristalsis Is ________

question 7

Multiple Choice

In the digestive system, peristalsis is ________.

• A) a process of fat emulsification in the small intestine
• B) voluntary control of the rectal sphincters regulating defecation
• C) the transport of nutrients to the liver through the hepatic portal vessel
• D) smooth muscle contractions that move food along the esophagus

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