Peristalsis and segmentation differ in that:

• A. Segmentation occurs only in the large intestine.
• B. Peristalsis is involved in absorption, while segmentation is involved in digestion.
• C. Peristalsis involves rhythmic contraction, while segmentation mixes chyme without moving it forward.
• D. Peristalsis moves chyme backwards, while segmentation moves it forward.

Answer: (C)