GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LARGE INTESTINE

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the major functions of the large intestine? Select ALL functions.
A
Finish the digestion of nutrients
B
Absorb nutrients
C
Absorb water
D
Eliminate waste
E
Store waste
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. By the time food mixed with digestive juices reaches your large intestine, most digestion and absorption has already taken place.

Detailed explanation-2: -It follows from the small intestine and ends at the anal canal, where food waste leaves your body. The large intestine, also called the large bowel, is where food waste is formed into poop, stored, and finally excreted. It includes the colon, rectum and anus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The large intestine absorbs water and changes the waste from liquid into stool. Peristalsis helps move the stool into your rectum. Rectum. The lower end of your large intestine, the rectum, stores stool until it pushes stool out of your anus during a bowel movement.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The large intestine is not responsible for the absorption of vitamin k, which is chiefly absorbed by the small intestine. The large intestine is responsible for the absorption of water and salt, which helps to firm the indigestible material.

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