What is the contraction called that moves food along the digestive tract?

The intestinal movement of materials to the lower tract is brought about by waves of muscular contraction called:Group of answer choicesChurningSegmentationPeristalsisDigestion

What is the term used to describe the rhythmic contractions of muscles that push food forward along the digestive tract?SegmentationPeristalsisTonic contractionsPendular movements       Which process in plants involves the loss of water vapor through the leaves?PhotosynthesisTranspirationRespirationDigestion       Assertion: Nephrons are the functional filtration units in the kidneys.Reason: Nephrons reabsorb essential substances such as glucose, amino acids, salts, and water from the initial filtrate to form urine.Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.Assertion is true, but Reason is false.Assertion is false, but Reason is true.       Where is urine stored before being expelled from the body?UreterKidneyUrinary bladderUrethra       Which of the following statements is true about the urinary bladder?It is composed of non-muscular tissue to ensure flexibility.It is under nervous control to regulate the process of urination.It filters waste products from the blood to form urine.It secretes hormones to control urine production.       Which pathway in the plant transport system is responsible for moving water and minerals upward from the roots?PhloemXylemEpidermal tissueGround tissue       What is the primary function of arteries in the circulatory system?To return blood to the heartTo carry blood away from the heartTo facilitate gas exchange with tissuesTo store blood temporarily       Which of the following statements about arteries is true?Arteries carry deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs.Arteries have thick walls to withstand high pressure from the heart.Arteries are responsible for nutrient absorption in the digestive system.Arteries directly exchange gases with tissues.       Which of the following is a common respiratory pigment in vertebrates?HemocyaninHaemoglobinMyoglobinChlorophyll       Where does the complete digestion of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats primarily occur in the digestive system?StomachLarge intestineSmall intestineEsophagus

Waves of muscular contractions that propel the contents of the digestive tract towards the anus are calledGroup of answer choices

Decide which digestive organ churns food with muscular contractions and also contains strong acid?

Which of the following are contractions that help propel food through the GI system?Question 53Answera.Masticationb.Churning movementsc.Peristalsisd.Segmentatione.Pendular movements