Which Statement Concerning the Colon Is INCORRECT

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the colon is INCORRECT?

• A) The colon has as much absorptive capacity as the small intestine.
• B) The final stages of carbohydrate and protein digestion occur in the colon.
• C) Colonic movements are slower than those in the small intestine.
• D) Most absorption occurs in the colon.

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