Migration motor complex is characterized by the following except:
A)It starts in the stomach and spread to terminal ilium.
B)Occurs every1-1.5h.
C)It helps digestion of food
D)It prevents duodeno-gastric reflux.

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The migrating motor complex (MMC) is a pattern of electromechanical activity observed in gastrointestinal smooth muscle during the periods between meals. It is not directly involved in the digestion of food; rather, its primary function is to sweep residual undigested material through the digestive tract and prevent bacterial overgrowth. Choices A, B, and D describe characteristics of the MMC accurately.

Migration Motor Complex Is Characterized by the Following Except