What does the act of swallowing cause?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/19/2019

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.

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