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Food moves down the oesophagus by rhythmic muscle action called
Asegmentation
Bperistalsis
Cmastication
Demulsification
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. peristalsis
Peristalsis is the wave of contraction and relaxation that pushes the bolus to the stomach.
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