peristaltiset
Peristaltiset refers to peristalsis, the wave-like contractions of smooth muscle that move contents through tubular organs. In biology, peristalsis is essential for propulsion in the gastrointestinal tract, moving a swallowed bolus from the esophagus toward the stomach and then along the intestines, as well as for transport in ducts such as the ureters and fallopian tubes.
Mechanism and control: Peristaltic movement occurs as coordinated contractions of circular and longitudinal muscle layers. A
Clinical relevance: Impaired or discoordinated peristalsis can lead to motility disorders, such as esophageal dysmotility (including
Engineering context: Peristaltiset also describes peristaltic pumping, a technology that uses rollers to compress a flexible