Where Does Peristalsis Occur in the Digestive Tract

Question

Where does peristalsis occur in the digestive tract?
A) From the pharynx to the anus
B) In the stomach and small intestine only
C) In the small and large intestines only
D) In the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine only
E) In the rectum and anus only

Accepted Answer

Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that moves food to different processing stations in the digestive tract. It occurs throughout the digestive system from the pharynx to the anus, not just in specific sections.