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What is the rhythmic wavelike motion produced by smooth muscles in tubular visceral organs?
Peristalsis
What term describes a series a wavelike contractions of the smooth muscles in a single direction?
The wavelike contractions of the smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal system are called peristalsis. The purpose of peristalsis is to push boluses of food along the gastrointestinal tract. This is achieved by the waves of contractions in the smooth muscle followed by relaxation of the muscles, pushing the bolus (ball of food) a bit further along the digestive tract with each contraction. These contractions move food or chyme through the esophagus, and intestines. The same contractions also move urine down the ureter to the bladder.
What causes the wavelike movements in earthworms?
Muscular contractions.
The rhythmic contractions of the esophagus are called what?
Peristalsis is the term for the rhythmic contractions of the esophagus. These wavelike contractions move food toward the stomach.
The partially digested food is then moved by wavelike contractions known as?
Peristalsis.
How does food pass your organs?
By rhythmic movements called peristalsis. They are wavelike contractions of smooth muscle that propel food through the GI tract.
What is the term for Wavelike contraction of smooth muscles that move material through the digestive system?
peristalsis
What is a wavelike motion that pushes food downward?
the muscles in your esophagus push your food down into your small intestines
What is clonus?
Involuntary contractions of the muscles, classically the long muscles associated with standing (the anti-gravity muscles).
What is the major functions of cardiac muscles?
Heart Contractions
What are Repeated contractions of the cardiac muscles Called?
the heart
What is the neurotransmitter used to cause contractions in muscles?
Acetylcholine
