Peristaltic contractions that propel the contents of the colon toward the distal large intestine are:

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Mass movements are peristaltic contractions that move the contents of the colon toward the rectum and are responsible for the urge to defecate. Defecation refers to the act of eliminating feces, not the specific type of peristalsis that moves it. Segmentation refers to stationary contractions that mix the contents of the colon, and haustral contractions are slow contractions that promote water absorption and the formation of fecal matter.

Peristaltic Contractions That Propel the Contents of the Colon Toward