Question

which of the following terms applies to the wavelike muscular contractions that move food along the digestive tract?
a. elimination
b. reflux
c. peristalsis
d. absorption

Explanation:

Peristalsis is the wave - like muscular contractions that move food along the digestive tract. Elimination refers to the removal of waste from the body. Reflux is the backward flow of a substance (e.g., stomach acid flowing back into the esophagus). Absorption is the process by which nutrients are taken up by the body.

Answer:

C. Peristalsis