Smooth muscle propels food through the alimentary canal by a process called

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Peristalsis is a coordinated contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles in the walls of the alimentary canal that propels food forward. Circular contractions occur in localized regions of the alimentary canal, while peristalsis is a coordinated movement along the entire length of the tube. Active transport and diffusion are not involved in the movement of food through the alimentary canal.

Smooth Muscle Propels Food Through the Alimentary Canal by a Process