Which Layer of the Mammalian Gut Performs Peristalsis

Question

Which layer of the mammalian gut performs peristalsis?
A) the lamina
B) the mucosa
C) the muscularis
D) the submucosa

Accepted Answer

The muscularis layer of the mammalian gut is responsible for peristalsis, which is the series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food through the digestive tract.