What Is Peristalsis

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is peristalsis?

• 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 vein
• D)loss of appetite,fatigue,dehydration,and nervous disorders
• E)smooth muscle contractions that move food through the alimentary canal

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Definitions:

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, guidelines, or instructions, often in a healthcare or legal context.

Foot-In-The-Door

A persuasive technique involving making a small request in order to gain compliance with a larger request later.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from authority figures, often studied in psychology.

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered normal or standard in one's social or cultural group.