The Primary Kind of Motility in the Small Intestine During

question 2

Multiple Choice

The primary kind of motility in the small intestine during digestion of a meal is

• A)Peristalsis
• B)Segmentation
• C)Relaxation of the pyloric sphincter
• D)Migrating motility complex
• E)Mass movement

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