Question

multiple choice question what term describes waves of muscle contractions that move food in the digestive tract? ingestion elimination pepsin peristalsis need help? review these concept resources. read about the concept

Explanation:

• Ingestion refers to taking food into the body.
• Elimination is the removal of undigested waste.
• Pepsin is a digestive enzyme that breaks down proteins.
• Peristalsis is the wave-like muscle contractions that propel food through the digestive tract.

Answer:

D. peristalsis