The Digestive System: Part B - Next2Eden
The Digestive System: Part B - Next2Eden
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