There Are Four Sections to the Large Intestine or Colon

question 60

Multiple Choice

There are four sections to the large intestine or colon. The approximate lengths of four sections are: the ascending colon, approximately 28.24 centimeters; the transverse colon, approximately 44.51 centimeters; the descending colon, approximately 31.32 centimeters; and the sigmoid colon, approximately 53.52 centimeters. Calculate the approximate total length of the large intestine.

• A) 167.59 centimeters
• B) 148.58 centimeters
• C) 177.59 centimeters
• D) 182.89 centimeters
• E) 157.59 centimeters

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