MEDICAL
GALLBLADDER AND EXCRETORY SYSTEM OF THE LIVER
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
The walls of the small intestine are covered with villi, which absorb nutrients. What is the next step?
|
|
The colon absorbs any remaining water, vitamins, or salts contained in the food and stores the waste.
|
|
|
The pancreas breaks down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats.
|
|
|
Either A or B
|
|
|
None of the above
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Any remaining nutrients and some water are absorbed as peristaltic waves move the chyme into the ascending and transverse colons. This dehydration, combined with peristaltic waves, helps compact the chyme. The solid waste formed is called feces.
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.
There is 1 question to complete.