Peristalsis: Understanding Muscular Contractions in Digestion
The muscular contractions responsible for breaking down food are called 'peristalsis'. Peristalsis refers to the rhythmic and involuntary contractions and relaxations of the muscular walls of the digestive tract. It propels food, liquids, and other substances along the digestive tract, facilitating the digestion and absorption of nutrients.Muscle Strains - Related Articles
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