Peristalsis Distinctive pattern of smooth muscle conttactiers 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 sympathectomy12 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