Question

define peristaltic movements

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.

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Answer 2

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✯ peristalsis or peristaltic movement is seen in the oesophagus or food pipe.

✯ when we take in food it has got to be moved down to the stomach.

✯ our oesophagus keeps on providing rhythmic movement because of which food easily moves down.

these rhythmic movements involve:

=> contraction 
=> relaxation

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