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Contractions - holding chyme in place while it is mixed by the small intestine results in
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Segmentation
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Segmentation involves stationary, rhythmic contractions of the small intestine that mix chyme with digestive juices and bring it into contact with the mucosa for absorption. Peristalsis is the movement of contents along the tract.