Nutrients are moved through the digestive tract by _________ muscle.
A)smooth
B)cardiac
C)striated
D)both smooth and striated

Question

Nutrients are moved through the digestive tract by _________ muscle.​ 
A)smooth 
B)cardiac 
C)striated 
D)both smooth and striated

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Smooth muscle is found throughout the digestive tract and is responsible for moving nutrients through the system. Cardiac muscle is only found in the heart, and striated muscle is mainly associated with movement and support of the skeleton. Therefore, the best choice is A) smooth muscle.

Nutrients Are Moved Through the Digestive Tract by _________ Muscle