Which type of movement in the GI system propels food along the entire alimentary canal?

A) defecation B) peristalsis C) segmentation D) swallowing


Answer: B

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A. tend to concentrate on presynaptic terminals. B. bind irreversibly with neurotransmitter. C. have a high degree of specificity. D. serve as channel proteins. E. can bind to any molecule in the synapse.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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When a muscle or a group of muscles work as stabilizers, what type of contraction are they usually doing?

What will be an ideal response?

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