Question

what is peristalsis??​

Answer 1

Peristalsis is a radially symmetrical contraction and relaxation of muscles that propagates in a wave down a tube, in an anterograde direction.

Answer 2

PERISTALSIS:

》Peristalsis is a wave like involuntary movement.

》This type of movement is controlled by Para-sympathetic Nervous System.

》Smooth muscles are involved in peristalsis movement.

》Such movement helps in moving food to different regions in the digestive tract.

》Such movement called peristalsis can be seen in organs like oesophagus, stomach, intestine, etc.