What is peristalsis? Explain with the help of a diagram.
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A wave like sequence of evolutionary muscle contraction and relaxation that passes along a tubelike structure such as intestine impelling the contents onwards
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After the food is swallowed, it slides down the pharynx into the oesophagus (food pipe). ... These muscles gently push food down to our stomach in a wave like action called Peristalsis. This movement takes place throughout the alimentary canal to push the food forward.
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