Multiple Choice
W hich of the following statements about segmentation contactions is NOT true?
A) Segmentation contractions move food surfaces around for digestion and absorption
B) Segmentation contractions mix food with digestive juices
C) Segmentation contractions move material both caudad and orad
D) Segmentation contractions are more frequent in the distal small intestine
E) Segmentation contractions occur only in the digestive period
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