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Author: Johnson, Michael D.
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Chapter 14, Problem 4CR
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A comparison between peristalsis and segmentation.
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The smooth muscles of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) produce two kinds of movements or motility, peristalsis and segmentation. The functions of each of these movements are different, which are involved in the processing of ingested food.
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Ch. 14 - Do you buy organic foods or conventional foods...Ch. 14 - If you were concerned about the possible harm...Ch. 14 - Describe the organs of the GI tract including the...Ch. 14 - Prob. 2CRCh. 14 - Prob. 3CRCh. 14 - Prob. 4CRCh. 14 - Indicate how many teeth adult humans have.Ch. 14 - Prob. 6CRCh. 14 - Prob. 7CRCh. 14 - Rank the major nutrient groups (carbohydrates,...
Ch. 14 - Prob. 9CRCh. 14 - Prob. 10CRCh. 14 - Which of the GI tract tissue layers is most...Ch. 14 - All of the following are secreted into the lumen...Ch. 14 - All of the following are found in saliva except:...Ch. 14 - Which of the following might be true of an...Ch. 14 -
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