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Peristalsis occurs in:
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The correct option is B Alimentary canal
The process of peristalsis begins in the oesophagus when a bolus of food is swallowed. The strong wave-like motions of the smooth muscles in the oesophagus carry the food to the stomach, where it is churned into a liquid mixture called chyme. The movement of food in the alimentary canal occurs through peristalsis.Hence the correct answer is (D)
The process of peristalsis begins in the oesophagus when a bolus of food is swallowed. The strong wave-like motions of the smooth muscles in the oesophagus carry the food to the stomach, where it is churned into a liquid mixture called chyme. The movement of food in the alimentary canal occurs through peristalsis.
Hence the correct answer is (D)
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