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ZOO 101 Muscular Tissues Objective Question
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One function of smooth muscle in the intestine is to:
Options
A Regulate the amount of fluid flowing through it
B Propel the contents along the tube
Correct Answer
C Squeeze blood out of the organ
D Generate heat for body temperature
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In the intestine, smooth muscle contracts to propel the contents along the tube it surrounds.

Hint

This process is known as peristalsis.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Muscular Tissues
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 202 of 2214
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