Peristalsis is defined as:
A) intravenous nourishment.
B) decreased digestive activity.
C) wavelike involuntary contractions.
D) increased defecation.
C
Explanation: A) Intravenous nourishment is sometimes called hyperalimentation.
B) Peristalsis is a normal digestive process, not an indicator of decreased activity.
C) Correct. Peristalsis is wavelike, involuntary contractions that move food through the alimentary canal.
D) Peristalsis is a normal digestive process, not an indicator of increased defecation.
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