Propulsion
Propulsion
Propulsion (/prəˈpʌlʃən/), from the Latin propellere, meaning "to drive forward", is a term used in physics to refer to the action or process of pushing or pulling to drive an object forward. The term is often used in the context of physics, engineering, and medicine, particularly in relation to the movement of air, fluid, or other matter.
Medical Context
In the field of medicine, propulsion often refers to the movement of food through the digestive system, or the movement of blood through the circulatory system. It is a critical process in the body's ability to process nutrients and maintain overall health.
Digestive Propulsion
Digestive propulsion is the process by which food is moved through the digestive tract. This is primarily achieved through the process of peristalsis, a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food to different processing stations in the digestive tract.
Circulatory Propulsion
Circulatory propulsion refers to the movement of blood through the circulatory system. This is primarily driven by the pumping action of the heart, which propels blood to the various tissues and organs of the body.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Propulsion
- Wikipedia's article - Propulsion
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