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The wave-like muscular contractions that push food along the gut are called:

Answer: peristalsis.

  • A peristalsis
  • B simple diffusion
  • C osmosis
  • D filtration

Correct answer: A. peristalsis

Explanation: Peristalsis is the rhythmic muscular movement that propels food.

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.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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