Peristalsis


The meaning of the word Peristalsis is: rhythmic, wave-like contraction of the digestive tract that forces food through it


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Muscular peristalsis helps keep food moving downward through wavelike contractions.

published by Neil on 2021-02-18 20:01:48


Peristalsis contractions in the woman’s esophagus helped her to swallow her food.

published by Talitha on 2021-10-14 15:04:13


With a wavelike movement, muscular peristalsis in the man’s stomach kept his food churning.

published by Kaitlyn on 2021-02-03 23:34:53


Without peristalsis, organs in the digestive system would not contract and properly break down food.

published by Tuyet on 2021-07-23 14:53:37


When peristalsis occurs in certain organs, the muscles wavelike contractions resemble the way an earthworm moves.

published by Versie on 2021-08-23 12:04:55


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