The muscular system powers peristalsis, which are the wave-like contractions that move food through the gastrointestinal tract.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Institute of Human Anatomy
  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

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• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

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• muscular system concept
• gastrointestinal system concept