In Vertebrates,a Major Function of the Colon,or Large Intestine,is the

question 11

Multiple Choice

In vertebrates,a major function of the colon,or large intestine,is the

• A) digestive breakdown of foods.
• B) absorption of nutrients from foods.
• C) housing of parasitic bacteria.
• D) secretion of bile and enzymes.
• E) reabsorption of water.

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Definitions:

Aorta

The largest artery in the body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, distributing oxygenated blood to all parts of the body.

Right Ventricle

The lower right chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the right atrium and pumps it to the lungs for oxygenation.

Metarterioles

Small blood vessels that function as intermediaries between arterioles and capillaries, controlling blood flow into capillary beds with precapillary sphincters.

Capillary

The smallest blood vessels in the body, which connect arteries and veins, facilitating the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.