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Which tissue performs peristalsis to move substances such as food through the hollow organs of the body?

Which tissue performs peristalsis to move substances such as food through the hollow organs of the body?
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Which tissue performs peristalsis to move substances such as food through the hollow organs of the body?

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the answer is simple columnar epithelial tissue because of it's long structure, ability to move and stretch to move the bolus (chewed food) down the intestinal tract.
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