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Wave-like contractions of the food pipe that move food are called __________ movement?
A
Gastric
B
Diastolic
C
Peristaltic
✓ Official correct answer
D
Oscillatory
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A
Gastric
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B
Diastolic
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C
Peristaltic
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D
Oscillatory
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Explanation
That motion is peristaltic movement (peristalsis).
Hence the keyed answer is Peristaltic.
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