Question

Which process causes the movement of the food down the esophagus?

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.

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PROCESS : PERISTALSIS

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