PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

PANCREAS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Peristalsis occurs in which of the following locations
A
mouth, stomach
B
large intestine, small intestine
C
esophagus, small intestine
D
rectum, liver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Peristalsis is a normal function of the body. It can sometimes be felt in your belly (abdomen) as gas moves along. This abdominal X-ray shows thickening of the bowel wall and swelling (distention) caused by a blockage (obstruction) in the intestines.

Detailed explanation-2: -Muscularis propria (externa): smooth muscle layer. These layers of smooth muscle are used for peristalsis (rhythmic waves of contraction), to move food down through the gut.

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