Question

What nerves control peristalsis?

Answer 1

Peristalsis:

1. Peristalsis is the movement of the muscles of the digestive tract that occurs via the wave of muscular contraction occurring in the digestive tract.
2. It facilitates the movement of food in the digestive tract.
3. Peristalsis is the progression of a coordinated contraction of involuntary circular muscles.
4. Peristaltic movement is under parasympathetic control through the Vagus nerve and is also controlled by the enteric nervous system.