Food Is Forced Through the Digestive System in a Series

question 9

Multiple Choice

Food is forced through the digestive system in a series of wavelike motions as smooth muscles contract. What is the term for this motion?

• A) Digestion
• B) Excretion
• C) Peristalsis
• D) Respiration

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Definitions:

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