Question

Which of the following muscle is responsible for movement of food in alimentary canal ?
(1) Smooth Muscle
(2) Striated Muscle
(3) Voluntary Muscle
(4) Cardiac Muscle

Answer 1

smooth muscles because they are involuntary.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option (1) Smooth muscle.

Explanation:

In the digestive system of the body, Alimentary canal is the passage for food that starts from mouth and continues till anus.

It consists of the smooth muscles that aids the food movement, which is a complete involuntary action. Once food enters the alimentary canal, the movement of food cannot be controlled by us.

Movement of food is caused by the contraction and relaxation of these muscles, which is called as peristalsis.