Life Processes Quiz 5

The direction of peristaltic movement is

Due to the clockwise movement of peristalsis, the food bolus

Sphincter that helps in opening of stomach into duodenum.

When does peristalsis occur in anti-clockwise ?

Mohan took lunch at 1 o’ clock. How much time does it take to digest 100%?

The food turns into a smooth porridge like consistency called chyme. This is formed in ……………

Suma said that peristalsis involves the contraction of the muscle behind the food. Uma said that during peristalsis relaxation of the muscle in front of the food gives rise to a thrust that pushes the food.

What can you prove by the experiment in leaves with jelly ?

Bolus : Oral Cavity :: Chyme : ……………

Peristalsis is

The acid that comes out from the stomach is called

In the stomach, the food is digested to smooth mixture called chyme. But it is not affected by the acid. The reason is

This is secreted in the stomach.

If the chyme is pushed backwards in small quantity, then it reaches to …………

Reverse peristalsis is seen in