The type of smooth muscle contraction that is necessary for swallowing is called

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Peristalsis is a coordinated contraction and relaxation of smooth muscles that occurs in a wave-like fashion, propelling food or drink through the esophagus and into the stomach during swallowing. Mass movement is a type of contraction that occurs in the large intestine, Segmentation is a type of movement that occurs in the small intestine to mix and churn the content, distension is an increase in size or volume and Lengthening is not a type of smooth muscle contraction. Therefore, the best choice for the given statement is A) Peristalsis.

The Type of Smooth Muscle Contraction That Is Necessary for Swallowing