"Gurgling of the Stomach" is Due To

Question

"Gurgling of the stomach" is due to
A) peristaltic contractions.
B) the secretion of acids.
C) the action of gastrin on the cells of the stomach.
D) the production of chyme.
E) the closing of the pyloric sphincter.

Accepted Answer

Gurgling sounds in the stomach, also known as borborygmi, are primarily due to peristaltic contractions, which are the movements of the digestive tract muscles that propel contents through the stomach and intestines.