Question

Define peristeltic movement

Answer 1

Answer:

Peristaltic movement is the contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the food pipe which brings the food down the pipe and into the stomach.

Answer 2

Answer: The movement of partly digested food from our mouth to stomach through oesophagus (foodpipe) with the help of contraction and relaxation of muscles is known as peristaltic movement.

No part of food is digested during this process/movement.

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