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The rhythmic muscular contraction that pushes food from the oesophagus into the stomach is called .

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peristalsis

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ingestion

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digestion

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Solution

The correct option is A peristalsis
Peristalsis is the rhythmic contraction of muscles in the oesophagus which pushes the food into the stomach. It is usually a unidirectional movement.

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