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Peristalsis is a voluntary action that takes place during digestion.
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Hey there! :D
This statement is
false.
Peristalsis is the
involuntary
constricition and movement of a canal or intestine, pushing contents forward in a wave-like motion. We do not control this movement. It is involuntary.
I hope this helps!
~kaikers
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