Peristalsis

Peristalsis

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Science, Chemistry, Health Sciences, Biology

6th - 12th Grade

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The video explains how food moves through the digestive system, starting with the esophagus, which uses muscle contractions to push food to the stomach. It also covers reverse peristalsis in some mammals, like cattle and giraffes, which allows them to re-chew semi-digested food to break down fibrous plant material for easier digestion.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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