Peristalsis is a series of coordinated muscular contractions that occur along the length of the digestive tract, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. These contractions help to move food and waste materials through the digestive system.

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Peristalsis

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Peristalsis

A) is a condition wherein the lining of the digestive tract is irritated by the passage of rough fibrous material.
B) is waves of muscular contractions that move along the length of the digestive tract.
C) only occurs in the esophagus.
D) is a muscular movement pattern that occurs in regions of the digestive tract where the smooth muscle fibers are not arranged in layers.
E) None of the answers are correct.

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