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Nimfa-mama [501]
3 years ago
11

Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract are called

Medicine
1 answer:
irakobra [83]3 years ago
4 0

Answer:

The correct option is: B) peristalsis

Explanation:

Peristalsis is the involuntary wave-like contractions and relaxations of the smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract of the humans.

These alternating contractions and relaxations produces a peristaltic wave that pushes the food down the esophagus of the digestive system. The peristaltic movement prevents the food from moving backwards and pushes the food forward.

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