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explain the process of swallowing and peristalsis in detail.

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After the food enters the mouth it is been reacted by enzyme present in saliva termed as ptyalin . Then the food converts into bolus which is in semi-solid form. Then that bolus is passed in and this process is known as swallowing .
Pestilasis is the wave of constriction which is caused by the circular muscles to push the bolus till the stomach...

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