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Anonymous

Dec 29, 2024

Which statement best describes peristalsis?

Which statement best describes peristalsis? Peristalsis is an involuntary, one-way movement. It functions to propel food along the digestive tract. Peristalsis does not break down carbohydrates in the mouth; this process occurs through chewing and digestive enzymes. Additionally, peristalsis itself does not absorb water and nutrients; rather, absorption primarily takes place in the intestines.

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Anonymous

Jan 18, 2025

The answer is Peristalsis moves the food along the digestive tract.Peristalsis is a process of muscle contraction and relaxation which facilitate the movement of the food along the digestive tract. It begins in the esophagus and continues in the small intestine and later in the large intestine. In each organ, this process helps movement and absorption of food through the digestive tract.
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Anonymous

Jan 05, 2025

The answer is BPeristalsis moves the food along the digestive tract.🙂
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Emery Toy

Dec 14, 2024

The correct answer is B.  Peristalsis moves the food along the digestive tract.
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Anonymous

Dec 13, 2024

peristalsis is the involuntary, progressive, rhythmic contraction of  the muscle in the wall if the esophagus propelling a ball of food  down toward the stomach

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