Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of the Large

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of the large intestine? It .

• A) exhibits external muscular bands called teniae coli
• B) has pocket- like sacs called haustra
• C) does not contain villi
• D) is longer than the small intestine

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Definitions:

Secretion

The process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism or for excretion.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline; involved in regulating heart rate, blood vessel and air passage diameters.

Thyroid Hormones

Chemical substances produced by the thyroid gland, such as triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), crucial for regulating metabolism, growth, and development.

TSH

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroxine, which in turn regulates metabolism.