Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes Peristalsis

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes peristalsis?

• A) It is a process of fat emulsification in the small intestine.
• B) It triggers voluntary control of the urethral sphincters regulating urination.
• C) It causes the transport of nutrients to the liver through the hepatic portal vessel.
• D) It results from smooth muscle contractions that move food along the esophagus.

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