What Is the Main Function of the Colon

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the colon?

• A)to complete the digestion of lipids
• B)to absorb water and vitamin K
• C)to control nutrients it will send to the rest of the body
• D)to digest and absorb carbohydrates

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Definitions:

Stratified

Layers or levels that are arranged one on top of another, often referring to the layering found in sedimentary rocks or societal hierarchies.

Simple

Easily understood or done; presenting no difficulty, characterized by simplicity.

Lymph

A clear fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system, carrying immune cells and removing toxins and waste materials from bodily tissues.

Fibroblasts

Connective tissue cells that produce the fibers and the protein and carbohydrate complexes of the matrix of connective tissues.