Movement of Food Flashcards
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1
Q
rhythmic wave of smooth muscle contraction that results in the propulsion (movement) of materials through the GI tract
A
peristalsis
2
Q
it occurs in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine
A
peristalsis
3
Q
is the pinching of the intestine into compartments and subsequent mixing of undigested materials with intestinal secretion
A
segmentation
4
Q
ensures chemical digestion and absorption are both completed
A
segmentation
5
Q
True or False: There is no net movement in peristalsis
A
True
6
Q
it occurs in the small intestine and large intestine
A
segmentation
7
Q
what are the two movement of foods?
A
peristalsis and segmentation
