Question

The Digestive and Excretory Systems Assignment Active Describing Peristalsis What is peristalsis and where does it occur?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Sample Response: Peristalsis moves food through the digestive system. When muscles contract, food is pushed to an area of relaxation. The muscles above the food contract further, pushing the food along. It occurs in the esophagus and intestines.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Peristalsis:

Peristalsis is the wave-like contraction of muscles of alimentary canal to enable the food to pass through the digestive tract.

Place of Occurrence:

Digestive Tract/Alimentary Canal

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