Which of the following is essential for regulated movement of food from the oesophagus to anus?

Diffusion

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Osmosis

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Peristalsis

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Secretion of glands

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The correct option is C Peristalsis
Peristalsis is the wavelike muscular contractions in the alimentary canal. It is characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation, which pushes ingested food throughout the digestive tract towards anus.

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Which of the following is essential for regulated movement of food from the oesophagus to anus?

The correct option is C PeristalsisPeristalsis is the wavelike muscular contractions in the alimentary canal. It is characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation, which pushes ingested food throughout the digestive tract towards anus.

The correct option is C Peristalsis
Peristalsis is the wavelike muscular contractions in the alimentary canal. It is characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation, which pushes ingested food throughout the digestive tract towards anus.