Question

Describe peristalsis

Answer 1

Peristalsis:

The rhythmic movement of muscles by contraction and relaxation that helps to move the food bolus forward so that food can go down to the oesophagus/food pipe is called peristalsis.

Answer 2

Answer:

basically Peristalsis is the involuntary constriction and relaxation of the muscles of the intestine or another canal, creating wavelike movements that push the contents of the canal forward.

it occurs in esophagus, stomach, intestines.