A special type of mixing movement of chyme through the small intestine is called
A)peristalsis.
B)segmentation.
C)absorption.
D)mass movement.

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Segmentation is a mixing movement of chyme that occurs in the small intestine. Peristalsis refers to the rhythmic contractions that propel food through the digestive tract, absorption is the process by which nutrients are transferred from the digestive system to the bloodstream, and mass movement is a strong contraction of the colon that moves feces towards the rectum.

A Special Type of Mixing Movement of Chyme Through the Small