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Peristalsis
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| Primary Peristalsis | A direct response to the physical act of swallowing; clears the bolus from the esophagus. | Esophagus | Highly regular, rapid transit phase. |
| Secondary Peristalsis | Waves generated independently of swallowing, triggered by residual distension. | Esophagus, Stomach | Variable amplitude; frequency modulated by $\text{ENS}$ excitability. |
| Migrating Motor Complex ($\text{MMC}$) | Long, high-amplitude, sweeping contractions occurri…