Peristalsis

Contents

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Peristalsis is the process of contracting muscles which moves food along in the digestive system.

References

AQA

Periods (of the periodic table), page 22, GCSE Chemistry; The Revision Guide, CGP, AQA

Peristalsis, page 100-1, GCSE Biology; Student Book, Collins, AQA

Peristalsis, pages 45-6, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy 1, Hodder, AQA