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Peristalsis Distinctive pattern of smooth muscle contractions that propels foodstuffs distally through the esophagus and intestines Mediated by…. Local, intrinsic nervous system Ex: peristalsis is not affect to any significant degree by vagotomy or sympathectomy Peristalsis Peristalsis – law of intestine Bolus of food →Mechanical distension and mucosal irritation → stimulates afferent enteric neurons → 2 effects Excitatory motor neurons above the bolus activated → contraction of smooth muscle above the bolus Via Ach, substance P Ileocecal Valve What it is Opening to large intestines Function: