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The wave-like muscular contractions that move food along the alimentary canal are called:

Answer: Peristalsis.

A Deglutition
B Egestion
C Peristalsis
D Emulsification

Correct answer: C. Peristalsis

Explanation: Peristalsis refers to the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles in the gut wall that pushes food forward through the digestive tract.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

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The wave-like muscular contractions that move food along the alimentary canal are called:

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