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Why does contraction of the muscles of the esophagus stomach and intestines help in digestion?
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These muscles push down the food.
the stomach turns the proteins into amino acids
and carbs into sugars
and fats into glycerol and fatty acids
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How does contraction of the muscles of the esophagus stomach and intestines help in 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 peristaltis?
peristalsis is a distinctive pattern of smooth muscle contraction that propels food stuffs distally through the esophagus and intestine
Which organ in the digestive system moves food from the mouth to the stomach?
The esophagus is the digestive organ that moves food from the mouth to the stomach. No digestion, only transport, happens in the esophagus.
What is the function of the esophagus of an earthworm?
to swallow earthworm sperm.The Esophagus in the Earthworm is the name for the muscles in the worms body and is used in the process of digestion. Sort of like the intestines in a human body.
How does the esophagus perform mechanical digestion?
Peristalsis. The movement of muscles bringing the food to the stomach.
What muscled are involuntary?
Involutary muscles are muscles that you can not control. Examples are smooth muscle (in the esophagus, iris, intestines, etc) and cardiac muscle.
What is a wavelike motion that pushes food downward?
the muscles in your esophagus push your food down into your small intestines
Why do you poop after drinking?
Coffee is a laxative - it is a powerful stimulant for peristalsis, which is the contraction of the smooth muscles in your intestines.
What is the function of peristalsis?
It contracts and relaxes your muscles to aid in the digestion of food in the intestines and stomach.
What muscles move food through the digestive system?
The Esophagus, tongue, stomach, small and large intestines, and the rectum are the major muscles in the digestive system
What is the part of the body where smooth muscles are found?
Smooth muscles are found in many parts of the body. They are mostly found in the digestion and waste disposal systems of the body. The stomach and intestines are smooth muscles.
