The motions that help move the food along the alimentary canal are called ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


peristalsis

Peristalsis is the muscular action of nutrients moving through the digestive tract from beginning to end.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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