Which type of muscle moves contents through hollow organs such as the intestines?
A. Cardiac muscle
B. Visceral smooth muscle
C. Smooth and skeletal muscle
D. Skeletal muscle
E. Multi-unit smooth muscle
B. Visceral smooth muscle
Visceral smooth muscle produces an action called peristalsis, which is a rhythmic contraction that pushes substances through hollow organs such as the intestines, stomach, bladder, and uterus.
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