Which statements correctly describe the digestive system? Select four options.

Food is cut into pieces in the mouth.

Food becomes dry in the mouth.

Proteins are broken down in the stomach.

Carbohydrates are first broken down in the stomach.

Food becomes mostly solid in the large intestine.

Fat is broken down into smaller droplets in the small intestine. What is peristalsis and where does it occur?

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Topaz

4 June, 12:46

Which statements correctly describe the digestive system? Select four options.

Food is cut into pieces in the mouth.

Food becomes dry in the mouth.

Proteins are broken down in the stomach.

Carbohydrates are first broken down in the stomach.

Food becomes mostly solid in the large intestine.

Fat is broken down into smaller droplets in the small intestine. What is peristalsis and where does it occur?

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Isabella Heath · Answer 1

Peristalsis is involuntary constriction and relaxation of the intestine or another canal, it's causes wave-like movements that push the contents of the canal forward.