A Mixing Contraction in the Small Intestine Is Called ________

question 67

Multiple Choice

A mixing contraction in the small intestine is called ________.

• A) peristalsis
• B) segmental contraction
• C) deglutition
• D) mass movement

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Definitions:

Brain Stem

In mammals, portion of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, pons, and midbrain.

Ability to Taste

The sensory function that enables an organism to detect and identify different flavors, facilitated by taste buds on the tongue.

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Infections affecting the nose, throat, and air passages leading to the lungs, such as the common cold.

Brain Tumors

Abnormal growths of cells within or around the brain, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).