Peristalsis
A. involves the opening and closing of muscular sphincters.
B. involves back-and-forth movement for mixing.
C. is the alternating contraction of muscle layers in the GI tract wall that propels materials through the tract.
D. is under voluntary control.
E. All of the choices are correct.
Answer: C
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