"Peristalsis" Is a Term That Refers to The

question 9

Multiple Choice

"Peristalsis" is a term that refers to the:

• A)circulation of blood in the blood vessels.
• B)absorption of food in the intestines.
• C)mixing and moving of food through the lymphatic system.
• D)action of the involuntary muscles of the digestive tract.
• E)breakdown of food in the stomach.

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