Question

write the importance of peristaltic movement

Answer 1

It helps in the movement of food down from oesophagus/food pipe to stomach.It also occurs contraction and relaxation of muscles. 

Answer 2

⇒ Peristalsis can be defined as a process by which the food gets transported from the oesophagus to the stomach by the rhythmic waves of contractions and relaxations.

⇒ In fact, these peristaltic movements occur in the whole digestive system which helps in the smooth movement of food.

⇒ The food goes down through the tube in a regulated manner so that it can be processed properly in each part of the digestive system.