Involuntary Muscle Contractions Move Food Through the Intestinal Tract

question 1

Multiple Choice

Involuntary muscle contractions move food through the intestinal tract. The movement that forces the contents back a few inches before pushing it forward again is called:

• A)segmentation.
• B)rotation.
• C)peristalsis.
• D)liquefaction.
• E)digestion.

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