The Propulsive Process That Moves Food From One Organ To The Next Is Called. The propulsive process that moves food from one organ to the next is called: A) ingestion b) peristalsis c) chemical digestion d) mastication e) absorption
The propulsive process that moves food from one organ to the next is called:
The first of these processes, ingestion, refers to the entry of food into the alimentary canal through the mouth. There are four steps in the digestion process (figure 2.3.2). Peristalsis the ____ sphincter, or valve, controls food movement from the stomach into the small intestines. The entire process takes about 4 to 8 seconds for solid or semisolid food, and about 1 second for very soft food and liquids.