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Peristaltic waves are involuntary muscle contractions that take place in various bodily tubes. These waves can be seen in areas such as the alimentary tract where effects of food and waste product transporting takes place.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoA peristaltic contraction is controlled by the autonomic nervous system and is the contraction of smooth muscle in the digestive system to create a wave-like motion, allowing food and digested materials to be transported through the digestive system. This process is called peristalsis. It is mostly controlled by the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
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∙ 12y agoPeristalsis is a muscular contraction that travels along the alimentary canal, squeezing food (in various degrees of partial digestion) in front of it. Without peristalsis, food and partially digested food would just remain wherever it was, rather than moving through the entire alimentary canal.
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∙ 12y ago"autonomic neuropathy" is a complete shut down of peristalsis, wave like movement, of the intestines.
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Where in the stomach do the strongest peristaltic waves occur?
The strongest peristaltic waves occur in the pyloric region of the stomach, or the "pylorus"
What organ contracts when empty producing peristaltic waves you call growling?
Stomach Also the intestinal tract.
What is peristaltic movement?
Peristaltic movement is a series of waves of contraction and expansion that causes forward movement. It applies to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibers of their walls, forcing their contents onwards. The word derives from Greek and Latin meaning 'to press together'.
How do sperm move in the ductus deferens?
at the moment of ejaculation, the thick layers of smooth muscle in the ductus deferins create strong peristaltic waves that rapidly squeeze the sperm forward along the tract and into the urethra. (Human Anatomy and Physiology,8th edition, Marieb & Hoehn)
What are peristaltic pumps used for?
Peristaltic pumps are used to pump many different kinds of fluids. Peristaltic pumps are used in biological systems such as the gastrointestinal tract.
What processes in which food within the small intestine is mixed with digestive juices by backward and forward movement across the internal wall of the organ?
The action is carried out by peristaltic waves.
What is the rhymic contraction of the lining of the gastrointestinal tract called?
The rhythmic contractions of tubular organs, such as the esophagus or intestine, are called peristaltic waves. These waves propel the food material forwards. They are automatic due to local nerve plexus. The peristaltic waves increase in rhythm and force due to stimulation by the parasympathetic autonomic nervous system, and decrease due to stimulation by the sympathetic autonomic nervous system.
What is the medical term meaning muscle contractions that move food through the esophagus?
By peristalsis movement .peristalsis
What is the result of a peristaltic rush that causes failure to absorb enough water in the colon?
The result of a peristaltic rush is diarrhea.
The ability of sperm cells to move along the ductus deferens is due to what?
Peristaltic Contractions
Where does one purchase a peristaltic pump?
Peristaltic pumps can be purchased at Amazon, Grainger Industrial Supply, Kats Scientific and Zoro Tools. Exclusively medical peristaltic pumps can be bought at medical stores, for example MÌ_llerMedical.
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