Which of the following is responsible for peristalsis?

A. Pharyngeal constrictors
B. Muscularis mucosae
C. Muscularis externa
D. Gastric rugae
E. Mesothelium


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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When a blood capillary is cut, a clot forms under which influence?

a. negative feedback. b. positive feedback. c. extrinsic control. d. both (a) and (b) above. e. none of these answers.

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