is the series of wave-like muscular contractions that moves food in the digestive tract.

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Peristalsis

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The correct option is B Peristalsis
Peristalsis is the series of wave-like muscular contractions of the digestive tract. This enables the movement of food towards the right direction in the digestive tract.

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A sequence of wave-like muscle contraction is involved in the movement of food in the digestive tract.

The muscular contraction which moves food through the digestive track is called as __________.

What is the muscular movement that brings about propulsion of food through the digestive tract?

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