AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -If gas and feces build up in the colon, your large intestine may rupture. Rupture of your colon is life threatening. If your intestines rupture, bacteria in your intestine are released into your abdomen. This can cause infection and death.

Detailed explanation-2: -The role of the ascending colon is to absorb the remaining water and other key nutrients from the indigestible material, solidifying it to form stool. The descending colon stores feces that will eventually be emptied into the rectum.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Your stools get hard and dry when your colon absorbs too much water. Constipation symptoms can include stomach cramps and feeling tired. Constipation can cause other health problems, such as hemorrhoids (red, swollen veins in the rectum).