Match the following phrases with the appropriate process:
-Peristalsis moves food from one organ to the next
A)ingestion
B)propulsion
C)digestion
D)mechanical breakdown
E)defection
F)absorption

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Propulsion is the process of moving food through the digestive system, and peristalsis is a specific type of propulsion that involves the contraction and relaxation of muscles in the walls of the digestive tract to move food along.

Answer: E 
 Defection refers to the elimination of waste products from the body, specifically feces from the digestive tract.

The other processes listed are:
A) Ingestion - taking in food or liquids orally
C) Digestion - breaking down food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed
D) Mechanical breakdown - physically breaking down food through chewing and stomach contractions
F) Absorption - the process of moving nutrients and water from the digestive tract into the bloodstream.

Match the Following Phrases with the Appropriate Process