The Repeated Contraction and Relaxation of the Smooth Muscle in the Intestinal

question 140

Multiple Choice

The repeated contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscle in the intestinal wall creating a back-and-forth movement is called

• A) peristalsis.
• B) regurgitation.
• C) segmentation.
• D) motility.
• E) emulsification.

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