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The wave of contractions that pushes the food through the alimentary canal is called as
The wave of contractions that pushes the food through the alimentary canal is called as
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The correct option is A Peristalsis
Peristalsis is a series of involuntary muscle contractions that moves food to different parts of the digestive tract. The process of peristalsis begins in the esophagus when a bolus of food is swallowed.Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
Peristalsis is a series of involuntary muscle contractions that moves food to different parts of the digestive tract. The process of peristalsis begins in the esophagus when a bolus of food is swallowed.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.
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