Asked by
Matthew Gonzales
on Dec 19, 2024Verified
Mixing and propulsive movements of the digestive tract are referred to as _____.
A) peristalsis
B) motility
C) digestion
D) absorption
E) elimination
Propulsive Movements
Bodily movements that drive or push something forward, typically referring to the contractions in the digestive tract moving food along.
Peristalsis
Rhythmic waves of muscular contraction and relaxation in the walls of hollow tubular organs, such as the ureter or parts of the digestive tract, that serve to move the contents through the tube.
Digestive Tract
The series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus, through which food is digested and nutrients absorbed.
- Grasp the basic movements and processes within the digestive tract.
Verified Answer
BS
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the basic movements and processes within the digestive tract.