Perystalsis of Stomach

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Case description

The image and the video display the peristalsis Peristalsis is a distinctive pattern of smooth muscle contractions that propels foodstuffs distally through the esophagus and intestines. Peristalsis is a manifestation of two major reflexes within the enteric nervous system that are stimulated by a bolus of foodstuff in the lumen. Mechanical distension and perhaps mucosal irritation stimulate afferent enteric neurons

tags: stomach gastric body gastroscopy peristalsis digestion

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