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When the large intestine becomes irritated What can happen when peristalsis increases?
diarrhea
Food moves through the digestive tract by wavelike contractions called?
Peristalsis is a series of involuntary smooth muscle contractions along the walls of the digestive tract that move food through the digestive tractperistalsis
What is the muscular contractions of the esophagus?
peristalsis.
In which place does peristalsis not occur?
. Peristalsis does not occur in the...
The squeezing motion that pushes food through the digestive system is called what?
Peristalsis.
What substance is most likely to stimulate peristalsis?
The substance most likely to stimulate peristalsis is food, particularly when it contains fiber. Fiber increases the bulk of the intestinal contents, triggering the stretch receptors in the gastrointestinal tract, which in turn promotes the rhythmic contractions of peristalsis. Additionally, certain substances like caffeine can also enhance gastrointestinal motility, leading to increased peristaltic activity.
Smooth muscle propels food through the alimentary canal by a process called?
The process in which muscles propel food through the alimentary canal is called peristalsis.
What is absence of peristalsis?
achalasia (absent or ineffective peristalsis)
Muscular contractions of digestive tract?
this is called Peristalsis
Peristalsis is example of what type of muscle?
Peristalsis is the contraction of the digestive muscles. Peristalsis is the contractions that occur in the smooth muscles of the body.
What is the name of Wave like process that moves food down the esophagus?
Peristalsis is the term for the wavelike motions of the esophagus.
What are the wave of muscle contractions that pushes food through the digestive system?
Smooth muscle in the walls of the digestive tract contract and form a movement called peristalsis.
