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What is the term for Wavelike contraction of smooth muscles that move material through the digestive system?
peristalsis
How does the muscular system help the digestive system?
The digestive system has smooth muscle through out it, and they help move the food.
Describe the two important roles of gut movements?
Gut movement is also known as peristalsis which, quite literally means the wavelike muscle contractions of the digestive tract. Peristalsis occurs for two main reasons: 1) To move the food along throughout the digestive tract so as to move it closer and closer to your anus for excretion. 2) To make sure the nutrients are being absorbed from the food as well as exposing it to the digestive juices secreted from your digestive system so that it may be entirely digested.
What type of muscle tissue is found within the digestive system?
Smooth muscle tissue is located in the wall of the digestive tract.
What is the correct medical term meaning muscular wavelike move it to transport food through the digestive system?
Food travels down the esophagus or intestines by a muscle movement called "Peristalsis" that constantly pushes the food down into the stomach.
What type of muscle move food through the digestive system?
SMOOTH muscle
What system are involved in a muscle contraction?
skeletal system, Digestive and Nervous system.
How does the digestive system move food through itself?
Muscle motion in your digestive system called Peristalsis helps the food to travel through your digestive system.
What systems are in a muscle contraction?
skeletal system, Digestive and Nervous system.
What are the unique features of smooth muscle?
they are in your digestive system
Is the tongue a muscle that is part of the digestive system?
Yes, it is!
What tissues are used by the digestive system?
The muscle tissue
