Question

question 32
1 pts
two sets of muscles in the esophagus produce waves of squeezing and pushing contractions to move food toward the stomach. this is called what?
rhythmic spasm
peristalsis
cephalic movement

Explanation:

Peristalsis is the wave - like muscle contractions in the esophagus that move food to the stomach. Rhythmic spasm is an abnormal, uncontrolled muscle contraction. Cephalic movement is related to the head region and not this process.

Answer:

B. Peristalsis