HISTOLOGY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. What is the name of this process?
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swallowing
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peristalsis
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defecation
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absorption
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
Detailed explanation-2: -Peristalsis is the involuntary contraction and relaxation of longitudinal and circular muscles throughout the digestive tract, allowing for the propulsion of contents beginning in the pharynx and ending in the anus.
Detailed explanation-3: -Peristalsis movements In digestive system contains Esophageal peristalsis, Stomach peristalsis. Peristalsis movements In the Intestinal system contain Peristalsis movements in the small intestine, large intestine and the rectum.
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