Chyme moves through the small and large intestine by:
A) Peristalsis
B) Gravity
C) Digestion
D) The blood

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Chyme moves through the small and large intestine by peristalsis, which is the rhythmic contraction and relaxation of the muscles in the digestive tract that propels food and liquids forward. Gravity and the blood have little to no effect on the movement of chyme through the intestines, and digestion is the process by which food is broken down and absorbed in the intestines.

Chyme Moves Through the Small and Large Intestine By