PATHOLOGY MCQ
ALIMENTARY TRACT
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Question
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What accomplishes most of the chemical digestion in the large intestine? As a result of this digestive, gas is produced.
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pancreatic enzymes
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bile
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bacteria
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saliva
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Although the glands of the large intestine secrete mucus, they do not secrete digestive enzymes. Therefore, chemical digestion in the large intestine occurs exclusively because of bacteria in the lumen of the colon.
Detailed explanation-2: -The three or so pounds of bacteria living in our gut-mostly in the large intestine-help us digest all manner of food.
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