Involuntary muscle contractions move food through the intestinal tract.The movement that forces the contents back a few inches before pushing it forward again is called:
A)segmentation.
B)rotation.
C)peristalsis.
D)liquefaction.

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Segmentation is the process where the intestinal muscles contract in a way that moves food back and forth, mixing it and breaking it down further.

Involuntary Muscle Contractions Move Food Through the Intestinal Tract