THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the rhythmic muscular contractions of your esophagus called to help food move along?
A
swallowing
B
peristalsis
C
inertia contractions
D
paralysis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -From the throat, food travels down a muscular tube in the chest called the esophagus (pronounced: ih-SAH-fuh-gus). Waves of muscle contractions called peristalsis (pronounced: per-uh-STALL-sus) force food down through the esophagus to the stomach.

Detailed explanation-3: -Peristalsis is alternate and rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles in the alimentary canal from the oesophagus to anus. This facilitates the easy and smooth movement of food during the process of digestion.

Detailed explanation-4: -Magnesium is a common ingredient in laxatives because it stimulates peristalsis. Green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and whole grains are all excellent sources of magnesium. Out of that list, some of the best choices include almonds, cashews, peanuts, spinach, black beans, brown rice, baked potatoes and edamame.

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