What is peristalsis? How does it help in digestion? – InterviewSolution

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1.	What is peristalsis? How does it help in digestion?
Answer» Peristalsis is the process that involves contraction of muscles just above the bolus and relaxation of muscles below it in the oesophagus thereby pushing the food from pharyx to stomach through the oesophagus.

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