THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The large intestines absorb ____
A
Nutrients
B
Chemicals
C
Water
D
Food
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The correct timing of material through the large intestine is critical for the formation of healthy stool. If material is pushed through too quickly, not enough water is absorbed and the stool is left with a high water content, which results in diarrhea.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you have constipation, your colon’s muscle movements are too slow. This makes the stool move through your colon too slowly. The colon absorbs too much water.

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