The peristaltic reflex Neurogastroenterology
peristalsis series of radially symmetrical contractions , relaxations of muscles propagate down muscular tube. in humans , other mammals, peristalsis found in smooth muscles of digestive tract propel contents through digestive system. word derived new latin , comes greek peristallein, wrap around, peri-, around + stallein, place . peristalsis discovered in 1899 work of physiologists william bayliss , ernest starling. working on small intestines of dogs, found response of increasing pressure in intestine caused contraction of muscle wall above point of stimulation , relaxation of muscle wall below point of stimulation.
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