Peristalsis is an involuntary muscle contraction that propagates the length of a hollow organ (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon), under the effect of a stimulus, such as swallowing or filling the stomach or intestines. The speed of peristalsis varies depending on the organs.

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Caption: Peristalsis is an involuntary muscle contraction that propagates the length of a hollow organ (esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon), under the effect of a stimulus, such as swallowing or filling the stomach or intestines. The speed of peristalsis varies depending on the organs.

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Keywords: 48926 • ALIMENTARY BOLUS • ANATOMY • COLOR • COLOUR • DIGESTIVE SYSTEM • ESOPHAGUS • FLUSH • GASTRIC CYCLE • GROSS ANATOMY • HUMAN BODY • ILLUSTRATION • ILLUSTRATIONS • ILUSTRATION • PERISTALSIS