Which of these statements does NOT pertain to peristaltic antral contractions
A)They occur at a rate of 10/min.
B)They are responsible for emptying food into the duodenum.
C)They are responsible for mixing food and gastric enzymes within the antrum.
D)They occur at the pyloric antrum.

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Peristaltic antral contractions occur at a rate of about 3/min, not 10/min. The other options correctly describe aspects of peristaltic antral contractions, including their role in emptying food into the duodenum, mixing food with gastric enzymes, and their location in the pyloric antrum.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Pertain to Peristaltic Antral