Which of the Following Describes Peristalsis in the Digestive System

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes peristalsis in the digestive system?

• A)a process of fat emulsification in the small intestine
• B)voluntary control of the rectal sphincters regulating defecation
• C)the transport of nutrients to the liver through the hepatic portal vessel
• D)a common cause of loss of appetite, fatigue, and dehydration
• E)smooth muscle contractions that move food through the alimentary canal

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