Peristalsis: Understanding the Digestive System's Movement

The movement of the digestive system is called peristalsis. Peristalsis is a series of involuntary muscle contractions that move food from the mouth to the anus. It is triggered by the presence of food in the digestive tract and is controlled by the nervous system. Peristalsis helps to mix food with digestive juices and propel it through the intestines.