Muscular contraction in alimentary canal is called —

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Muscular contraction in alimentary canal is called — (A) deglutition (B) mastication (C) peristalsis (D) none of these

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Peristalsis is the wave like movement caused by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the alimentary canal. It is found in the stomach, small intestine and large intestine.

Q. Muscular contraction in alimentary canal is called —

deglutition

mastication

peristalsis

none of these

Peristalsis is the wave like movement caused by the alternate contraction and relaxation of the muscles of the alimentary canal. It is found in the stomach, small intestine and large intestine.