Question

Explain the significance of peristaltic movement that occcur all along the gut during digestion

Answer 1

The role of peristalsis in the digestive system is that it is the way food is propelled down the oesophagus and into the stomach; then peristalsis moves the digested food through the small and large intestine and then through the rectum and anus. It is a series of smooth muscle contractions and relaxations moving food in a wave-like manner through the different processes in the gastrointestinal tract.

Answer 2

Peristaltic movement of digestive system helps the food to move downwards from mouth to the stomach through oesophagus. It moves the food in a wave like manner by a rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscles present in the walls of oesophagus.