Digestion-And-Absorption Question 402

Question: The wave like contraction of the smooth muscles of digestive tract is called: (CMC, Vellore 2003)

Options:

A) peristalsis

B) deglutition

C) fibrillation

D) mastication

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Peristalsis is the coordinated, rhythmic, serial contraction of smooth muscle that forces food through the digestive tact.