In the food pipe, the food bolus is propelled into the stomach by peristaltic movement. Represent this action with a diagram.

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Solution

Due to the contraction of the muscles in the oesophagus, the food from the mouth is transported and moves forward towards the stomach. The diagram represents the path travelled by the food with the help of peristaltic movement.

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