The diagram below shows W, a process by which food is pushed down the oesophagus. Refer to the diagram to answer.

What is process W?

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Peristaltic movement or peristalsis is the wave of constriction caused by the circular muscles of the gut pushing the food along.

As the wave passes the circular muscles relax.

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The diagram below shows W, a process by which food is pushed down the oesophagus. Refer to the diagram to answer. What is process W?

Peristaltic movement or peristalsis is the wave of constriction caused by the circular muscles of the gut pushing the food along. As the wave passes the circular muscles relax.

The diagram below shows W, a process by which food is pushed down the oesophagus. Refer to the diagram to answer.

What is process W?

Peristaltic movement or peristalsis is the wave of constriction caused by the circular muscles of the gut pushing the food along.

As the wave passes the circular muscles relax.