Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 24, Problem 19CP
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Whether peristalsis “pushes” or “pulls” the food along the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

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Peristalsis is a coordinated contraction as well as relaxations of the muscularis muscles to move food along the digestive tract. Peristalsis movement occurs in tubular structures like the uterine tubes also.

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