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Unwanted muscle contractions are inhibited by what?
The Basal Nuclei or the Basal Ganglia
What is pyloric pump of the stomach?
The pyloric pump of the stomach empties what's inside the stomach into the duodenum. The pump is activated when the stomach distends. The pump is inhibited when there's acid inside the duodenum. The pump is also inhibited if there are substances difficult tot digest inside the duodenum.
What inhibits stomach contractions?
Gastrin
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.
How does the stomach mix the foodwhat part of the stomach will help this?
The stomach mixes food through a process called peristalsis, which involves rhythmic contractions of the stomach muscles that churn and stir the food. The lower part of the stomach, known as the antrum, is particularly important for this mixing process due to its muscular contractions.
Does strong muscular contractions involve mechanical digestion in the stomach?
no
Which digestive organ has peristaltic contractions that empty food into the stomach?
You are thinking of the esophagus, the food pipe that connects the mouth to the stomach.
What is massive pain in stomach when 14 weeks pregnant?
They are called contractions of the uterus.
Contractions known as what squeeze food through the length of the esophagus into the stomach?
peristalsis
Contractions that push food through the esophagus into the stomach is?
Peristalsis is the series of contractions that push food through the esophagus into the stomach. It is a coordinated muscle movement that helps to move food along the digestive tract.
What causes the intestines to not contract at all?
Intestinal contractions can be inhibited due to various factors, including neurological disorders, electrolyte imbalances, or the presence of certain medications. Conditions such as ileus, where the bowel temporarily loses its motility, can also contribute to a lack of contractions. Additionally, damage to the enteric nervous system or inflammation can disrupt normal peristalsis, leading to diminished or absent contractions.
What are Muscular contractions for moving food?
there are muscular contractions in the oesophagus which help to move the food this rhythmic movement is known as PERISTALSIS
