The rhythmic contractions that propel food through the intestinal tract are called:

a. segmentation.
b. peristalsis.
c. cardiospasm.
d. pendular movements.


B

Nutritional Science

You might also like to view...

Energy obtained by the body from food is used to ________.

A. transmit nerve impulses B. balance ions within cells C. build new compounds D. move the muscles E. perform all of these functions

Nutritional Science

How many Calories does 25 grams of fat provide?

A) 2,250 kilocalories B) 225 kilocalories C) 23 kilocalories D) 100 kilocalories

Nutritional Science

Why are eating disorders classified as psychiatric diseases?

a. The fundamental causes involve issues such as body image and control. b. Eating disorders are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. c. Eating disorders have few physiological effects. d. Health insurance reimbursement is higher for psychiatric diseases.

Nutritional Science

Matching

A. B. Ghrelin C. D. E. F. G. H. I. J. K. Cobalamin

Nutritional Science