SMALL INTESTINE
BODY OF STOMACH
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Goblet cells produce mucus to act as a lubricant
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Does not digest food
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Eliminates indigestible food from body as feces
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Filters waste
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -Main parts of the large intestine are cecum, colon, rectum and anus. The small intestine consists of three parts. The first part, called the duodenum, connects to the stomach.
Detailed explanation-4: -reabsorption of water and mineral ions such as sodium and chloride. formation and temporary storage of faeces. maintaining a resident population of over 500 species of bacteria. bacterial fermentation of indigestible materials. 05-Sept-2011