The wavelike contractions of peristalsis; the periodic contraction and squeezing of segmentation and the sphincter activity are referred to as?a.the motility of the gastrointestinal tractb.the transport mechanisms of the gastrointestinal tractc.hydrolysisd.the chemical digestion in the gastrointestinal tract

Peristalsis occurs in the digestive tract

The intestinal movement of materials to the lower tract is brought about by waves of muscular contraction called:Group of answer choicesChurningSegmentationPeristalsisDigestion

Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract towards the anus are calledGroup of answer choices

What is the contraction called that moves food along the digestive tract?

Where does peristalsis occur in the digestive tract?Multiple ChoiceIn the small and large intestines onlyFrom the pharynx to the anusIn the stomach, small intestine, and large intestineIn the stomach and small intestine only