Question

2. Define peristaltic movement.

Answer 1

The wavelike muscular contractions in tubular structures, especially organs of the digestive system such as the esophagus and the intestines.Peristalsis is characterized by alternate contraction and relaxation, which pushes ingested food through the digestive tract towards its release at the anus.

Answer 2

the walls of the alimentary canal has muscles that contract rhythmically inorder to push the food forward this is known as peristalsis movement