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The rhythmic muscular contractions of the digestive system are called peristalsis.

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What is the strongest muscle in the GI tract organ?

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Smooth muscle in the walls of the digestive tract contract and form a movement called peristalsis.


Smooth muscle can be found in the walls of blood vessels and in the?

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Series of involuntary muscle contractions along the walls of the digestive tract?

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Where is non-straited muscle found?

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What is the movement of the stomach?

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What type of digestion is aided by the action of stomach muscles?

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