Which of the following statements regarding digestion is false?

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pancreas and stimulates mechanical digestion.
Glucagon is a hormone that is released from the pancreas and helps regulate blood sugar by breaking down stored carbohydrate and releasing glucose into the bloodstream when blood glucose levels are low. Glucagon does not stimulate mechanical digestion.
It is true that the pancreas secretes insulin, which is a hormone used to regulate blood sugar by promoting the uptake of sugar into cells.
Villi and microvilli are folds or convolutions in the intestinal membrane that help to increase surface area so more absorption can occur.
When an adequate amount of fiber, or any significant bolus of food, is present in the esophagus, peristalsis will occur to move the food towards the stomach.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Digestion Is False