Peristalsis
Peristalsis PERISTALSIS Stretching of gut wall causes a wave of contraction & relaxation viz. an area of circular contraction behind stretch & an area of relaxation in front. Stimulus for peristalsis – Distention of gut. Local stretch reflex – Reflex contraction of gut wall to stretch. Present throughout GIT (from esophagus to rectum). Peristalsis, segmental contraction, haustrations & migrating […]
