The Colon Receives Undigested Food from the Intestine

question 131

True/False

The colon receives undigested food from the intestine.

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Definitions:

Digestive Organ

An organ involved in the breakdown of food into nutrients, which the body then uses for energy, growth, and cell repair, including organs such as the stomach, liver, and intestines.

Haustra

Saccular dilations or pouches in the colon that are formed by the gathering of the longitudinal muscles of the colon.

Cementum

A specialized bone-like substance covering the root of a tooth, anchoring it to the jawbone via the periodontal ligament.

Accessory Organ

An organ that supports the function of major organs and systems, such as the pancreas in digestion.