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peristalsis moves feces through the colon.

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The content of the colon are moved into the rectum by?

Peristalsis.


Where does peristalsis move food to?

Peristalsis starts in the back of the tongue and moves food down the esophagus to the stomach. The food is later squeezed into the small intestines where peristalsis moves the food 'bolus' (BOW-luss) down the small intestines to the large intestine, or colon. Peristalsis in the colon moves the bolus into the rectum, which makes you feel like you have to go to the bathroom. Peristalsis in the colon and rectum force the bolus down and out and into the toilet.


What is the part of the digestive system which uses rhythmic muscle movement?

The term 'peristalsis' refers to the transportation of material via rhythmic muscular movements. Both the esophogus and the colon (small and large intestines) utilize peristalsis. Peristalsis within the esophogus aids the transportation of food from the mouth to the stomach, while the colon functions via peristalsis to rid waste products from the body.


What is meant by reverse peristalsis and describe what parts are involved?

Peristalsis is the muscular action that causes material to travel (normally) through the gastro-intestinal system. Reverse peristalsis is the reverse : that is from the colon to the small intestines to the stomach to the esophagus to the mouth - and then vomited out.


What is the relationship between what comes after A colon and what comes before?

The text that comes before a colon introduces or previews the information that will be elaborated on or explained after the colon. The text after the colon provides detailed information, examples, clarification, or elaboration on the topic introduced before the colon.


Which organs use peristalsis?

Our Oesophagus' use Peristalsis to squeeze food down into our stomach. That's all I can think of! !


What is the long slow- moving but powerful contractile waves of the colon that occur three to four times a day?

Peristalsis.


Do you use a colon PS?

Yes, I can use a colon to introduce additional information or clarify a point in a sentence. It can help improve readability and emphasize the relationship between two parts of a sentence.


When is a colon used in a title?

A colon is used in a title to separate the main title from a subtitle. It can help provide clarity and organization by indicating a relationship between the main title and the additional information provided in the subtitle.


How is the relationship between the colon and the colon bacteria that live there a mutualistic understanding?

colon bacteria is called baterial flora, which is necessary for good health. it makes vitamins, enzymes and bacteria that combat and keep in check potential disorders. About 70 % of the immune system is attributed to the bacterial flora.


What is the relationship between the colon and the small intestine?

The waste left after the small intestine has finished absorbing nutrients amounts to a few liters (about the same as quart) of material per day and is directly delivered to the colon (at the cecum) for processing.


Can smokers polyps in colon develop years after a person has quit smoking?

There isn't a strict relationship between colon polyps and tabagism. They are more related to the feeding habits and some hereditary subjects. Smoking only can exacerbate that disease, but it is not the primary cause.