Peristalsis in Intestine for Digest... Nov 23, 2009
Peristalsis in Intestine for Digestion. Peristalsis in Intestine for Digestion ... Peristalsis, the reflex propulsive movement in the gastrointestinal tract mediated by the myenteric plexus, helps propel food forward and aids digestion and absorption. (Suite101.com)
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Jul 17, 2009
Digesting food moves through the intestines as the result of rhythmical muscular contractions known as peristalsis. For some people with IBS the contractions are irregular and abnormally strong, while for others the contractions may be normal, or may be exaggerated, rather than abnormal. (Suite101.com)
Contest eaters face obesity, other health risks Jul 5, 2009
His stomach did not have muscle contractions called peristalsis, which move the food down the digestive tract. Instead, the hot dogs sat in his stomach and "protruded enough to create the distinct impression of a developing intrauterine pregnancy," the doctors wrote. (CNN)
What Is Vomiting And Why Do We Vomi... May 24, 2009
The vomiting center in the medulla sends signals through the body, which starts a wave of peristalsis (progressive wave of contraction and relaxation) in the small intestine. Contractions of the stomach, then relaxation of the stomach increase pressure and forces gastric and intestinal contents out through the esophagus and mouth. (Suite101.com)
Churn Baby, Churn: Using Virtual Stomachs to Regurgitate the Mysteries of Digestion Apr 7, 2009
This was no parasite but a rare view of the inside of a human stomach as it performed rhythmic peristalsis, crushing and churning solid foods into particles one tenth of an inch (2. 5 millimeters) in diameter. (Scientific American)
Biomechanics May Be Key To Successful IVF Implantation Mar 5, 2009
And after fertilization, this same peristalsis propels the embryo to its implantation site in the uterine wall. It s a fluid mechanics issue. (Science Daily)
