You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

Q: Category: THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 
Clue: Gravity isn't required to move food down to your stomach; this process moves it down the esophagus

A: peristalsis
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Q: Category: THE "LONG" & THE "SHORT" OF IT 
Clue: Take note: a secretary takes notes using this system that uses symbols for words & phrases

A: shorthand
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Q: Category: AGES AGO 
Clue: The 1571 Battle of Lepanto was the last major naval battle between ships powered by these

A:
oars(men)
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