uncomfortable sensation due to hollow peristalic contractions is called ..a] antiperistalsis .b] nausea .c]hunger pangs .d]vomiting

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uncomfortable sensation due to hollow peristalic contractions is called    ..a] antiperistalsis .b] nausea .c]hunger pangs .d]vomiting

zale101 · Answer

When a person swallows food, the esophagus moves it into the stomach through the action of wave-like muscle contractions, called peristalsis. http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/disease/gastroesophageal-reflux-disease/print.html

aaronq · Answer

it sounds like it would be hunger pangs (though i've never heard that word before)

whpalmer4 · Answer

yes, hunger pangs is correct.