A nurse is teaching clients about mechanical digestion in the body. Which statement by the clients indicates teaching is successful?
A) "Hydrolysis of nutrients is achieved through actions of digestive enzymes in mucus."
B) "Bicarbonates, like baking soda, enter the large intestine and aid in digestion."
C) "Muscle activity, regulated by nerves, churns food to reduce it to smaller particles."
D) "Peristalsis is a two-way movement caused by contractions and relaxations."
C) "Muscle activity, regulated by nerves, churns food to reduce it to smaller particles."
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