Question

what is peristalsis? a the release of waste at the end of the digestive process. b muscle contractions that help food move through the digestive system. c the release of digestive enzymes from the digestive organs. d the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

Explanation:

Peristalsis is the wave - like muscle contractions that propel food through the digestive tract. It helps in the movement of food from the esophagus to the stomach and then through the intestines.

Answer:

B. Muscle contractions that help food move through the digestive system.