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question 3 of 10 what type of muscle aids in the digestion of food? a. skeletal muscle b. smooth muscle c. cardiac muscle d. cartilage muscle
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Smooth muscles line the digestive tract and through peristalsis (involuntary contractions), help move food along for digestion. Skeletal muscles are for voluntary movement and not directly involved in digestion. Cardiac muscle is specific to the heart. There is no such thing as "cartilage muscle".
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B. Smooth muscle