Question

What is meant peristaltic movement

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The compression and relaxation movements is called peristaltic movement seen in oesophagus to push food down..

Answer 2

Answer:

Peristalsis is successive waves of muscular contractions and relaxation which moves the food along the digestive tract. Peristaltic movement occurs by relaxation of circular smooth muscles above the bolus and the contraction of longitudinal muscles below the bolus. It helps in properly mixing up of food with digestive enzymes for proper digestion and the movement of the food through the alimentary canal.