Which type of muscle is responsible for peristalsis?
A) Multiunit smooth
B) Single-unit smooth
C) Cardiac
D) Striated

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Single-unit smooth muscle, also known as visceral or unitary smooth muscle, is responsible for peristalsis in hollow organs such as the digestive tract and urinary bladder. It is called "single-unit" because the individual muscle fibers contract in a coordinated manner, behaving as a single unit.

Which Type of Muscle Is Responsible for Peristalsis