Q.

The contraction and expansion movement of the food pipe is called?


 

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a

 Digestion

b

 Translocation

c

 Transpiration

d

 Peristaltic Movement


 

answer is D.

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Concept: The movement of contraction and expansion are known as peristalsis drives food deeper into our digestive tract (or alimentary canal). 

Muscles are contracted and relaxed during peristalsis, a type of wave-like action that happens in the alimentary canal.

Hence, option 4 is correct answer


 

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The contraction and expansion movement of the food pipe is called?