Which of the following statements correctly describes peristalsis? a. It causes the transport of nutrients to the liver through the hepatic portal vessel. b. It is a process of fat emulsification in the small intestine. c. It results from smooth muscle contractions that move food along the esophagus. d. It triggers voluntary control of the urethral sphincters regulating urination.
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Peristalsis does not directly cause the transport of nutrients to the liver through the hepatic portal vessel. This process is more related to the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine and their subsequent transport to the liver. b. Peristalsis is not a Show more…
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