Peristalsis

Q. Peristalsis is alternate and rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles in the ________ .

1. alimentary canal

2. oesophagus

3. intestine

4. stomach

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A sequence of wave-like muscle contraction is involved in the movement of food in the digestive tract.

1. True

2. False

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What moves the food in the digestive organs ?

Q. Peristalsis is alternate and rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles in the ________ .

1. alimentary canal

2. oesophagus

3. intestine

4. stomach

Q.

How is food pushed through the gut?explain

How is food pushed in the oesophagus? explain ?

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What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal?

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How is food pushed through the gut for 1, 3&5marks

Q. Aditya was kidnapped and hung upside down. The kidnappers tried feeding him and Aditya was surprised that he could eat the food by defying gravity and wondered what is wrong with his body. Which of the below phenomenon is responsible for this behaviour?

1. Osmosis
2. Peristalsis
3. Regurgitation
4. Reverse osmosis

Q. What moves the food in the digestive organs?

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The food goes down the oesophagus by:

1. Muscular movement

2. Peristaltic movement

3. Passive movement

4. Epistatic movement

Q. 'X' is a muscle that aids in breathing and separates chest cavity from abdomen. Identify 'X'.

1. Stomach
2. Lungs
3. Diaphragm
4. Rib cage

Q.

The food goes down the oesophagus by:

1. Muscular movement

2. Peristaltic movement

3. Passive movement

4. Epistatic movement

Q.

What is the basic requirement for this process shown in the picture to happen?

1. Contraction of stomach

2. Contraction and relaxation of muscles

3. Secretion of glands

4. All of the above

Q. Movement of food from mouth to stomach is an active process.

1. False
2. True

Q. 'X' is a muscle that aids in breathing and separates chest cavity from abdomen. Identify 'X'.

1. Stomach
2. Lungs
3. Diaphragm
4. Rib cage

Q.

What is the basic requirement for this process shown in the picture to happen?

1. Contraction of stomach

2. Contraction and relaxation of muscles

3. All of the above

4. Secretion of glands

Q. Aditya was kidnapped and hung upside down. The kidnappers tried feeding him and Aditya was surprised that he could eat the food by defying gravity and wondered what is wrong with his body. Which of the below phenomenon is responsible for this behaviour?

1. Osmosis
2. Peristalsis
3. Regurgitation
4. Reverse osmosis

Q. Movement of food from mouth to stomach is an active process.

1. True
2. False

Q. Peristalsis is alternate and rhythmic contraction and relaxation of muscles in the ________ .

1. alimentary canal

2. oesophagus

3. intestine

4. stomach

Q. What is peristaltic movement?

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Question 53
What causes movement of food inside the alimentary canal?

Q. If AchE is present in the synaptic cleft, then how is it possible for Ach to travel upto the T-tubules and Ach receptors? or is the AchE inhibited during muscle contraction? If so, what inhibits/activates the AchE back?

Q.

What is the basic requirement for this process shown in the picture to happen?

1. Contraction of stomach

2. Contraction and relaxation of muscles

3. Secretion of glands

4. All of these

Q. Which of the following is essential for regulated movement of food from the oesophagus to anus?

1. Osmosis
2. Peristalsis
3. Secretion of glands
4. Diffusion

Q.

The food goes down the oesophagus by:

1. Passive movement

2. Epistatic movement

3. Muscular movement

4. Peristaltic movement

Q. is essential for regulated movement of food in the oesophagus.

1. Excretion
2. Osmosis
3. Peristalsis
4. Digestion
5. Diffusion