In the Digestive System, Peristalsis Is

question 56

Multiple Choice

In the digestive system, peristalsis is

• 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 along the esophagus.

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