The Primary Wave of Peristalsis in the Oesophagus Is Initiated

question 266

Short Answer

The primary wave of peristalsis in the oesophagus 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:

Cell-Mediated Immunity

An immune response that does not involve antibodies but rather the activation of phagocytes, antigen-specific cytotoxic T-lymphocytes, and the release of various cytokines in response to an antigen.

T Lymphocytes

A type of white blood cell crucial for the immune system's response to infected or cancerous cells.

Antibodies

Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and bind to specific antigens, such as bacteria or viruses, to neutralize or destroy them.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response by producing antibodies to neutralize pathogens.