Definitionn. the process of wavelike muscle contractions of the alimentary tract that moves food along
Last update: October 3, 2015
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Internally strychnine acts as a bitter, increasing the secretion of gastric juice and the intestinal peristalsis, being a direct stimulant to the muscular coat; in this manner it has a purgative action. [Please select]
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Digestion and intestinal peristalsis must be stopped in order to save energy. [Please select]
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Formerly the most vigorous treatment was practiced by bleeding, purging, the increase of peristalsis by eserin or pilocarpin, enemas, cold in the head, counterirritants, aconite, tartar emetic, sponging, wet-sheet packing, etc. [Please select]
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