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write a short note on peristalsis and sphincter function in stomach

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Answered by sprightlyflutters
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peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that takes the food to different junctions in the alimentary canal or the digestive tract....it begins at oesophagus

sphincters are ring like muscles present at the end of stomach and allows small amount of food into the small intestine..

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Answered by Surnia
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The description about peristalsis and sphincter function is as follows:

Explanation:

Peristalsis:

  • Peristalsis is the involuntary movement of the muscles in the digestive tract that involves the wave like contractions.
  • The process of peristalsis involves the movement of the food inside the important organs of the digestive tracts like stomach, and intestines.
  • The peristaltic movement occurs in the stomach, esophagus and intestines.

Sphincter function:

  • The pyloric sphincter is a collection of smooth muscles that are present at the junction of the pylorus of the stomach and the duodenum of the small intestine.
  • The pyloric process helps in digestion process. It acts like a valve of heart. It basically prevent the back flow of food which is being partially digested.  from the stomach as well as from the small intestine.

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