Motility in the Small Intestine
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Q. Describe the action of the smooth muscle layer during peristalsis:
a
Only the circular layer is active.
b
Only the longitudinal layer is active.
c
Both the circular and longitudinal layers are active at the same time.
d
The circular layer and longitudinal layers alternate contracting.
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