Peristalsis is

  1. the digestion of protein
  2. waves of muscle contraction that move food along the gut
  3. chewing food
  4. the absorption of fat
Answer

B) waves of muscle contraction that move food along the gut

Circular and longitudinal muscles contract in waves. O Level Biology · Topic 8 Human Nutrition · 8.2 Human digestive system

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