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Which of the Following Best Describes the Migrating Motility Complex

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Which of the following best describes the migrating motility complex (MMC) ?


A) weak contractions that rid the small intestine of leftover bacteria or waste
B) segmentation motility that mixes chyme with digestive secretions
C) a hormone called gastrin that stimulates the onset of segmental contractions
D) a muscular valve that controls the rate of movement of food from the ileum
E) a substance that neutralizes the very acidic chyme as it enters from the stomach

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