Which of the Following Is a Feature of Peristalsis

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a feature of peristalsis?

• A)It occurs when longitudinal muscles oppose the action of transverse muscles.
• B)Its rate is consistent throughout the GI tract.
• C)It occurs at powerful levels in the small intestine but not at all in the colon.
• D)It is caused by alternate tightening and relaxing of circular and longitudinal muscles.
• E)It may occur unpredictably but is typically in response to a full stomach.

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