What is the role of the nervous system in digestion?

A. to provide enzymes
B. to provide oxygen
C. to provide passage of nutrients throughout the body
D. to provide electrical signals to initiate peristalsis

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D. to provide electrical signals to initiate peristalsis

The nervous system plays a crucial role in digestion by coordinating the muscle contractions of the digestive tract through electrical signals, which initiate peristalsis—the wave-like movements that propel food through the digestive system.