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What is peristalsis and how does it aid in digestion?
Contraction of smooth muscles to carry contents through the digestive tract. Examples are in the esophagus and small intestine.
What is a core of liquid surroundedby a tension-resistantsheath of longitudinaland circular muscles?
The structure being described is the alimentary canal, commonly known as the digestive tract. It has a core of liquid, which includes food and digestive juices, and is surrounded by a tension-resistant sheath of longitudinal and circular muscles that help move the contents along the digestive system through peristalsis.
What are the involuntary muscles of the digestive system?
smooth muscles
What is the circular muscles that help keep urine from leaking?
Sphincter Muscles
Are there striated muscles in the digestive tract?
no
Are smooth muscles involuntary muscles?
yes. The smooth muscles (e.g. in the digestive tract) are involuntary.
What kind of muscles move food through the digestive?
Involuntary or smooth muscles.
Involuntary muscles are also called?
The muscles of the digestive system are smooth muscles.
What are some examples of the digestive muscle?
The digestive system comprises of organs that work together in order to ensure that food is properly processed through the body. Examples of such organs include the stomach and the intestines.
How do digestive and muscular systems work together?
The digestive system uses muscles to digest food. For example, stomach muscles help to break down food.
How do the muscular and digestive systems work together?
The digestive system uses muscles to digest food. For example, stomach muscles help to break down food.
What is a example of involuntary muscles?
One example of involuntary muscles would be in the digestive system, where muscles in the stomach churn food.
