Question

Defind peristaltic movement please.

Answer 1

When we swallow the food, it is further pushed forward by rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles present in the lining of alimentary canal. These movements are called peristaltic movement.


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Answer 2

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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.

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