Peristalsis is Best Described As

Question

Peristalsis is best described as
A) Chemical digestion
B) Deglutition
C) Mechanical digestion
D) Emulsification

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis is the process of muscular contraction that moves food along the digestive tract, which is a type of mechanical digestion. Chemical digestion refers to the breakdown of food through enzymatic reactions, deglutition refers to the act of swallowing, and emulsification is the process of breaking down fat globules.