When the direction of the peristaltic movements of the stomach and oesophagus is reversed, it causes:

Constipation

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Indigestion

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Vomiting

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Acidity

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Solution

The correct option is C Vomiting
Peristalsis pushes food through the lower oesophagus into the stomach. When the peristaltic movements of the stomach and oesophagus reverse their normal direction, it is called reverse peristalsis. In this situation, the contraction of abdominal muscles and diaphragm pushes food back through the oesophagus and out through mouth which results to vomiting. So, the correct option is C.

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