Is peristalsis voluntary or involuntary?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking whether the process of peristalsis, which is the wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract, is controlled voluntarily or involuntarily by the body.
Answer
involuntary
The final answer is involuntary.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is involuntary.
More Information
Peristalsis is essential for moving food and fluids through the digestive system's hollow organs. It consists of coordinated contractions of smooth muscle, which occur without conscious thought.
Sources
- Peristalsis | Physiology, Anatomy & Function - Britannica - britannica.com
- Peristalsis is a type of involuntary muscle movement - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
- Physiology, Peristalsis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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