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Peristaltic

peristaltic

(Science: physiology) Applied to the peculiar wormlike wave motion of the intestines and other similar structures, produced by the successive contraction of the muscular fibres of their walls, forcing their contents onwards; as, peristaltic movement. Peristaltically.

Origin: Gr. Clasping and compressing, fr. To surround, wrap up; round _ to place, arrange: cf. F. Peristaltique.


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not to excercise after eating?

... machinery will focus on digestive system. When you do exercise soon after eating, the digestive system will not work properly, for instance the peristaltic movement can be disturbed and it is possible that you will throw up. Also, you will get dizzy quickly because the unbalance blood circulation. ...

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by Dr.Stein
Sat Oct 28, 2006 12:39 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: not to excercise after eating?
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how long does it take to digets food/how can we swallow w/o

Hints: 1. peristaltic movement 2. sphincter managing oesophagus and trachea opening

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by Dr.Stein
Thu Sep 28, 2006 9:22 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: how long does it take to digets food/how can we swallow w/o
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Gut wall cell

... the absorption sites and, yes, Goblet cells here and there among that epithelium. Yes, Goblet cell produces mucus to provide a lubrication due to peristaltic movement and also serves an immunity barrier because it is where IgA attached, to prevent antigens enter the body thru GI tract, as called ...

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by Dr.Stein
Sun Sep 18, 2005 2:35 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Gut wall cell
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Views: 4502

Foodintolerance

... has a relationship with vagus nerve. The food, usually with strong taste, will stimulate the vagus nerve to work, i.e. contraction and relaxation (peristaltic movement) of GI tracts. I myself suffer a lactose hypersensitivity, my doctor told me so. Soon after I drink my milk up, I will get a terrible ...

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by Dr.Stein
Tue Aug 02, 2005 2:03 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Foodintolerance
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Views: 2577

The Salt We Eat

... order to preserve the BrCl/H2O balance in the body. n the human body, sodium is essential to muscle movement, including that of the heart, to the peristaltic movement of the digestive tract, and to the transmission of messages by the nerve cells. The chloride ion produces hydrochloric acid required ...

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by Rainman600
Mon Mar 07, 2005 12:59 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Salt We Eat
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