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There are smooth muscles in the wall of an esophagus that move food downward with a squeezing action. These waves of muscle contractions move food through the entire digestive tract causing peristalsis.
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∙ 10y agoIn intestinal obstruction you have vomiting due to probably reverse peristalsis. Poisoning due to accidental ingestion of wall lizard also probably causes reverse peristalsis and vomiting.
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∙ 11y agoIts when a man is too fat and looks prego. my advise is cut down on the carbs
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What are the waves of contraction called that move the food to the stomach?
Peristalsis. The process of peristalsis begins in the esophagus when a bolus of food is swallowed. The strong wave-like motions of the smooth muscle in the esophagus carry the food to the stomach, where it is churned into a liquid mixture called chyme.
What is a feature of peristalsis?
This is the movement of the intestines caused by the smooth muscle and it causes chyme (partially digested food) to move along the length of the intestine.
Which process propels the food through the digestive tract?
the process is peristalsis
What propels foods through the digestive tract?
peristalsis plays a large role in moving food through the digestive tract
Which organs use peristalsis?
Our Oesophagus' use Peristalsis to squeeze food down into our stomach. That's all I can think of! !
What is meant by reverse peristalsis and describe what parts are involved?
Peristalsis is the muscular action that causes material to travel (normally) through the gastro-intestinal system. Reverse peristalsis is the reverse : that is from the colon to the small intestines to the stomach to the esophagus to the mouth - and then vomited out.
What is reverse peristalsis in the esophagus better known as?
Vomiting.
Which of the following results from reverse peristalsis?
You throw up
What in semen stimulates the uterus to contract in reverse peristalsis?
prostaglandins
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.
What does the act of swallowing cause?
causes a wave of esophageal contraction called peristalsis. Peristalsis pushes food along the esophagus. Normally, peristalsis causes the esophageal sphincter to relax and allow food into the stomach.
What is the process that causes food to move along the digestive system?
"peristalsis"
Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of smooth muscle that occurs in certain tubular organs Give examples of cases in which reverse peristalsis may occur?
The esophagus, you throw up; vomit. *Actually, throwing up is not the result of "reverse peristalsis." Throwing up is the result of stomach contractions that force the stomach contents up the esophagus and out the mouth (which is why you feel your abdomen tighten up while retching).
How can a person voluntarily cause reverse peristalsis and WHY IT WORK?
Stimulating the gag reflex in the throat is usually enough to do it if you are determined (see bulimia). Otherwise, vomit-inducing substances such as ipecac oil will suffice. You worded your question poorly. Reverse peristalsis is far more commonly known as vomiting.
How can a person voluntarily cause reverse peristalsis and why does this work?
No - except by inducing a gag reflex. And note that this merely empties the stomach - not the intestines.
How can a person voluntarily cause reverse peristalsis and why does it work?
Maybe sticking your fingers down your throat triggers movement of stomach bulk to dislodge it ?
What causes reverse lights to stay on?
Both a stuck reverse switch and shorted wiring can be causes for reverse lights to stay on. Under normal circumstances, the reverse lights turn off as soon as the vehicle is shifted out of reverse.
