GENERAL ANATOMY
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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What is the function of the large intestine?
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The absorption of water and some vitamins, formation and storage of faeces
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The absorption of nutrients
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The digestion of fats
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Transport the nutrients to the blood stream
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The large intestine has 3 primary functions: absorbing water and electrolytes, producing and absorbing vitamins, and forming and propelling feces toward the rectum for elimination.
Detailed explanation-2: -The purpose of the large intestine is to absorb water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food, and get rid of any waste products left over.
Detailed explanation-3: -The main functions of the colon are to extract the water and mineral salts from undigested food, and to store waste material. The rectum (Figure 11.6) stores feces until defecation.
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