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What is responsible for peristalsis in the alimentary tract?
Outer fibers of the muscular coat
What is the function of sphincter muscles in the digestive system?
Retain food in each segment until completion of mechanical actions
What is required for the hydrolysis of energy nutrients?
Water
What are enzymes?
Complex proteins that enable metabolic reactions to proceed at a faster rate without being exhausted themselves
Which process involves splitting a large molecule into smaller, water-soluble ones?
Hydrolysis
Test your knowledge of the mechanical function of the gastrointestinal tract with this quiz. Explore the muscle layers, peristalsis, and churning action involved in the movement and processing of food.
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