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The stomach uses peristalsis and pepsin to aid digestion.
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What is peristalsis and how does it aid in digestion?
Contraction of smooth muscles to carry contents through the digestive tract. Examples are in the esophagus and small intestine.
What is the function of peristalsis?
It contracts and relaxes your muscles to aid in the digestion of food in the intestines and stomach.
How do sphincters and peristalsis aid in digestion?
Peristalsis moves food down the digestive track to keep it going, like a conveyor belt.
What does Pepsi stand for?
PEPSI Stands for:Pepsi is only a drink it does not have initials
How does an earthworm's circular and longitudinal muscles aid in movement?
Their short bristles or hairs are a great aid to them as well as the peristalsis of their locomotion.
Why is there hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
Pepsin, which is used to break down proteins, cannot work unless it is in an acid environment. Due to this fact, the stomach secretes both pepsin and hydrochloric acid to digest the protein in a meal.
WHAT IS PROTEIN DIGESTING ENZYME?
Protein digesting enzymes, also known as proteases, are enzymes that break down proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids. Some examples include pepsin, trypsin, and chymotrypsin, which are produced in the stomach and pancreas to aid in protein digestion. These enzymes play an important role in the breakdown and absorption of dietary protein in the digestive system.
Does Bacteria on cellulose digestion?
yes some bacteria help aid digestion
How does the prostate gland aid digestion?
it doesn't
Does lemon juice aid digestion?
Yes.
Name the food component that is digested in the stomach?
The stomach is located between the esophagus and the small intestine. It secretes protein-digesting enzymes and strong acids to aid in food digestion, (sent to it via oesophageal peristalsis) through smooth muscular contortions (called segmentation) before sending partially digested food (chyme) to the small intestines.
How do ridges within the stomach aid in mechanical digestion?
They aid digestion in the same manner as dermal ridges aka: fingerprints aid in gripping. The same as ridges on the sole of a shoe aids traction.
