Haustral contractions ________.

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Haustral contractions are a slow, segmenting type of contraction that occur in the large intestine. They move food residue from one haustrum (pouch-like structure in the large intestine) to the next, allowing for water absorption and feces formation. They are not powerful contractile waves like peristalsis, which propels food forward in the digestive tract. Additionally, haustral contractions do not occur on a specific schedule like defecation (D) or migrating motor complex (MMC) contractions (which occur in the small intestine).

Haustral Contractions ________