What is the role of the nervous system in digestion?(1 point)

Question

Responses

to provide enzymes
to provide enzymes

to provide electrical signals to initiate peristalsis
to provide electrical signals to initiate peristalsis

to provide passage of nutrients throughout the body
to provide passage of nutrients throughout the body

to provide oxygen

Answer 1

The correct response is: to provide electrical signals to initiate peristalsis.

The nervous system plays a crucial role in coordinating the muscular contractions involved in digestion, including the rhythmic contractions known as peristalsis that occur in the digestive tract.