Digestion And Absorption Question 7
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.