What name is given to the movement of food material through the gastrointes- tinal tract? A. peristalsis B. segmentation C. deglutition D. bowel movement
Option A. Peristalsis is the movement of food material throgh the gastrointestinal tract.While segmentation is likewise movement, it's miles a from side to side move- ment instead of unidirectional, so peristalsis is the answer.