Question : The rhythmic contraction of the lining of the muscles of the canal to push the food along the gut is called _____.
Option 1: peristalsis
Option 2: facilitation
Option 3: guttation
Option 4: no option is correct
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Correct Answer: peristalsis
Solution : The correct option is peristalsis .
Peristaltic movements are wave-like movements which are independent of gravity. Food is moved through the digestive tract by a wave-like muscle contractions called peristalsis. The process begins in the oesophagus, where powerful waves of smooth muscle transport swallowed food to the stomach. Peristalsis in the large intestine aids in absorbing water from undigested food into the bloodstream.
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