What Term Is Used to Describe the Movement Caused by Rhythmic

question 47

Multiple Choice

What term is used to describe the movement caused by rhythmic contractions of the muscular wall of the gastrointestinal tract?​

• A)​mechanical
• B)​chemical
• C)​peristalsis
• D)​hydrolysis

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Definitions:

Antibiotics

Drugs that are employed to combat bacterial infections through eradication or suppression of bacterial growth.

Inhalation

The act of taking air and other substances into the lungs through breathing, a key route of exposure to airborne pollutants and pathogens.

Treponema Pallidum

A bacterium responsible for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection that can cause long-term complications if not treated.

Syphilis

A sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, characterized by distinct stages and potentially serious long-term complications if left untreated.