NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the large intestine also known as?
A
pancreas
B
colon
C
stomach
D
liver
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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. Sometimes “colon” is also used to describe the entire large intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The colon is the longest portion of the large intestine, and the terms are often used interchangeably but most sources define the large intestine as the combination of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The colon is also called the large intestine.

Detailed explanation-4: -The colon and rectum are parts of the large intestine. The colon is a U-shaped tube made of muscle, found below the stomach. The rectum is a shorter tube connected to the colon.

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