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Food travels down the esophagus or intestines by a muscle movement called "Peristalsis" that constantly pushes the food down into the stomach.

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12y ago

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The movement you are referring to is called peristalsis.

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Peristalsis is the muscular, wave-like movement that transports food through the digestive system. Peristalsis is accomplished by smooth muscle.

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It is called peristalsis.

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