W hich of the following statements about segmentation contactions is NOT true?
A) Segmentation contractions move food surfaces around for digestion and absorption
B) Segmentation contractions mix food with digestive juices
C) Segmentation contractions move material both caudad and orad
D) Segmentation contractions are more frequent in the distal small intestine
E) Segmentation contractions occur only in the digestive period

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Segmentation contractions are more frequent in the proximal small intestine rather than the distal part. This is because their primary role is to mix and break down food, which is more necessary in the initial stages of digestion in the small intestine.

W Hich of the Following Statements About Segmentation Contactions Is