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Peristaltic movement helps in the ________.

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passage of food

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digestion of food

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absorption of food

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assimilation of food

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Solution

The correct option is A passage of food
Food from the buccal cavity is carried to the stomach by the oesophagus. Muscles present in the wall of oesophagus shows rhythmic contraction and relaxation which helps in passage of food down into the stomach. And this process is called peristalsis.

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