ABDOMINAL
GASTROINTESTINAL
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Movement of annular contraction that occurs in the walls of a tubular organ:
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Antiperistalsis
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Motility
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peristalsis
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Overview. Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract. It starts in the esophagus where strong wave-like motions of the smooth muscle move balls of swallowed food to the stomach.
Detailed explanation-2: -The process of peristalsis is controlled by the medulla oblongata. Esophageal peristalsis is typically assessed by performing an esophageal motility study.
Detailed explanation-3: -Primary esophageal peristalsis. Secondary esophageal peristalsis. Tertiary esophageal peristalsis.
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