The type of smooth muscle contraction occurring in the esophagus during swallowing is called

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Peristalsis is a type of smooth muscle contraction that propels food through the digestive tract, including the esophagus during swallowing. It involves coordinated waves of contraction and relaxation of the smooth muscle fibers, pushing the food bolus down towards the stomach. Mass movement, segmentation, distension, and eccentric contractions are not involved in the process of swallowing in the esophagus.

The Type of Smooth Muscle Contraction Occurring in the Esophagus