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The Digestive System: Part B - Next2Eden

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Relaxed muscles<br />

Circular muscles<br />

contract<br />

Bolus of food<br />

Longitudinal muscles<br />

contract<br />

Gastroesophageal<br />

sphincter closed<br />

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Stomach<br />

4<br />

Food is moved through<br />

the esophagus to the<br />

stomach by peristalsis.<br />

Figure 23.13, step 4

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