Of the two types of movement in the GI tract, which is the vigorous propulsion of food through the tract?

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Peristalsis is the vigorous propulsion of the GI tract that moves food, along with digestive juices, in one direction towards the anus. Segmentation, on the other hand, is a mixing movement of the GI tract that facilitates the absorption of nutrients, but does not result in the propulsion of its contents. Impetus and contraction are not commonly used terms to describe movements of the GI tract.

Of the Two Types of Movement in the GI Tract