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What is the basic propulsive movement of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?
What is the basic propulsive movement of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?
- Peristalsis (correct)
- Emulsification
- Segmentation
- Mastication
What causes a contractile ring to appear in the circular muscle of the gut tube?
What causes a contractile ring to appear in the circular muscle of the gut tube?
- Contraction of the longitudinal muscle
- Stimulation at any point in the gut (correct)
- Absorption of nutrients
- Relaxation of the smooth muscle
What is the direction of movement during peristalsis?
What is the direction of movement during peristalsis?
- Upward
- Forward (correct)
- Backward
- Downward
Flashcards
Peristalsis
Peristalsis
The wave-like muscular contractions that move food along the digestive tract.
Contractile ring formation
Contractile ring formation
Stimulation at any point in the gut tube causes a contractile ring in the circular muscles.
Peristalsis direction
Peristalsis direction
The direction of movement in peristalsis is always forward, propelling food towards the anus.
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