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∙ 15y agoPeristalsis is the periodic wave-like motion in the digestive tract that is used to propel food through the tract.
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∙ 9y agoIt occurs in the digestive tract. It is a series of muscle contractions that move food through the intestines.
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∙ 12y agoIn the muscular system
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In which of these places does peristalsis not occur?
MOUTH
What three areas of the body does peristalsis occur?
Esophagus, small intestines, large intestines
Where peristalsis occur?
First of all ask the question the right way! Hahaha! :P Peristalis occurs in the esophagus.
What moves food from the mouth by muscular waves?
peristalsis.... the reason why food travels through the esophagus into the stomach is that it is moved along by contractions of smooth muscle surrounding the esophagus. This is known as peristalsis
What is the scientific name for eater?
Assuming you are eating, the act or chewing is mastication and swallowing is peristalsis. Vomiting is reverse peristalsis.
In which place does peristalsis not occur?
. Peristalsis does not occur in the...
What place does peristalsis occur?
The mouth
In which of these places does peristalsis not occur?
MOUTH
Peristalsis is example of what type of muscle?
Peristalsis is the contraction of the digestive muscles. Peristalsis is the contractions that occur in the smooth muscles of the body.
What is segmentation and peristalsis?
This the way the movement occurs in smooth muscle. Peristalsis occurs in the intestine. Segmental movements occur there also but in large waves.
What is peristalsis and segmental movements?
This the way the movement occurs in smooth muscle. Peristalsis occurs in the intestine. Segmental movements occur there also but in large waves.
If the rate of peristalsis is too fast in this organ diarrhea may occur?
gallbladder
What two digestive processes occur in small intestine?
plicae circulares and peristalsis
Does peristalsis occur in the pancreas?
No. It does occur in the esophagus, however.
What three areas of the body does peristalsis occur?
Esophagus, small intestines, large intestines
What is peristalses and what triggers it?
Peristalsis is a series of organized muscle contractions that occur throughout the digestive tract.
What are the effects of peristalsis in the small intestine?
Peristalsis is the series of muscular contractions which moves food through the gastro-intestinal tract. This is necessary for digestion to occur. Food cannot even be swallowed, unless something moves it down the esophagus.
