chap5: nutrition in humans Flashcards

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definition of peristalsis

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rhythmic, wave like muscular contractions in the wall of the alimentary canal
behind the bolus of the food, the inner circular muscles contract and the outer longitudinal muscles relax
at the blood of the food, the inner circular muscles relax and the outer longitudinal muscles contract

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