The Primary Wave of Peristalsis in the Esophagus Is Initiated

question 132

Short Answer

The primary wave of peristalsis in the esophagus is initiated by the ____________________. If this primary wave fails to push the bolus to the stomach, a secondary peristaltic wave is initiated by the ____________________.

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Definitions:

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