The migrating motor complex
a. moves contents of the small intestine toward the large intestine during the fasting state
b. moves feces down into the rectum
c. moves contents of the stomach toward the pylorus
d. none of the above
Ans- a. moves the contents of small intestine towards the large intestine during the fasting stage
Migrating motor complex is an activity in gastrointestinal tract in the smooth muscles during the fasting stage i.e. between the meals. It serves as housekeeper by propelling the undigested material through the tract. It allows the residues of small intestine to pass through large intestine in the fasting stage. MMC consists of 4 phases with duration of 84 to 112 minutes.
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