The Purpose of Peristalsis Is To

question 40

Multiple Choice

The purpose of peristalsis is to:

• A) break apart chunks of food and mix it in digestive juices.
• B) propel food forward along the GI tract.
• C) absorb food.
• D) enable swallowing.

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