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Question
Write true or false for the below statement. Rewrite the false statements correctly.
The wave-like motion of stomach muscles to push the food is called peristalsis.
Options
True
False
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Solution
False
Correct Statement: The wave-like motion of oesophagus muscles to push the food is called peristalsis.
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