Question

the waves like motion caused by the contraction and relaxation of the oesophageal muscles is called ________.​

Answer 1

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After food is chewed into a bolus, it is swallowed and moved through the esophagus. Smooth muscles contract behind the bolus to prevent it from being squeezed back into the mouth. Then rhythmic, unidirectional waves of contractions work to rapidly force the food into the stomach

Answer 2

Answer:

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It is known as the peristaltic movement of the gut or peristalsis..

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