"Peristalsis" is a term that refers to the:
A)circulation of blood in the blood vessels.
B)absorption of food in the intestines.
C)mixing and moving of food through the lymphatic system.
D)action of the involuntary muscles of the digestive tract.
E)breakdown of food in the stomach.

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Peristalsis is the involuntary contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the digestive tract, which helps to move food through the digestive system.

"Peristalsis" Is a Term That Refers to The