Peristalsis

peristalsis
wavelike constriction passing along a tube, caused by muscular contraction, as found in the esophagus, intestine and so forth
Source: Noland, George B. 1983. General Biology, 11th Edition. St. Louis, MO. C. V. Mosby ...
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Peristalsis
The wavelike motions of the gastrointestinal tract are aided by the relaxing effect of NO on the smooth muscle in its walls.
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peristalsis
[Gk. peristellein, to wrap around]
Rhythmic waves of contraction of smooth muscle that push food along the digestive tract.
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peristalsis Involuntary contractions of the smooth muscles in the walls of the esophagus, stomach, and intestines that propel food along the digestive tract.
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peristalsis: a rhythmic series of muscular contractions that propels the bolus along.
peroxisome: cytoplasmic body containing enzymes for digestion.
phagocytes: cells that attack and engulf invading microorganisms.
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Peristalsis Movement provided by the smooth muscles to the contents of the digestive tract, ureters, urethra, uterine duct, and vas deferens.
peristomium The segment of the body of an annelid that surrounds the mouth.
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Peristalsis waves of muscle contractions which push food through the digestive system
(peri = around; stalsis = a constriction compression) ...
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After being processed in the stomach, food is passed to the small intestine via peristalsis. This is where most of the digestive process occurs.
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In contrast, smooth muscle occurs at various scales in almost every organ, from the skin (in which it controls erection of body hair) to the blood vessels and digestive tract (in which it controls the caliber of a lumen and peristalsis).
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