The External Muscle Layer of the Alimentary Tube Is Responsible

question 95

Multiple Choice

The external muscle layer of the alimentary tube is responsible for:

• A)peristalsis
• B)mechanical digestion
• C)both A and B
• D)both A and B and for some chemical digestion

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Definitions:

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