Figure 22- 1 The Wall of the Small Intestine
Use Figure 22- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Powerful peristaltic contractions that occur a few times each day in the colon are called
A) haustral churning.
B) segmentation.
C) defecation.
D) pendular movements.
E) mass movements.

Question

Figure 22- 1 The Wall of the Small Intestine
Use Figure 22- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Powerful peristaltic contractions that occur a few times each day in the colon are called
A) haustral churning. 
B) segmentation. 
C) defecation. 
D) pendular movements. 
E) mass movements.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mass movements are strong peristaltic contractions that occur a few times a day in the colon to move fecal matter towards the rectum.

Figure 22- 1 the Wall of the Small Intestine