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Peristalsis 101

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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?

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?

Upward

Forward (correct)

Backward

Downward

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Test your knowledge of the propulsive movements of the gastrointestinal tract with our quiz on peristalsis! Learn about the contractile ring and how it moves material through the gut. Discover how stimulation at any point in the gut can cause a contractile ring to appear. This quiz is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the basic mechanisms of peristalsis.