Which Statement About the Colon Is Correct

question 313

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the colon is correct?

• A)It has as much absorptive capacity as the small intestine.
• B)It is the site of the final stages of carbohydrate and protein digestion.
• C)Its movements are slower than movements in the small intestine.
• D)Both a and c
• E)All of the above

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Definitions:

Catastrophic Thinking

A mental process where someone believes an event or situation to be much more severe than it really is, based on illogical thinking.

Defensive Coping

A psychological strategy employed to reduce stress and anxiety by avoiding or mitigating the perception of threats or issues, rather than directly addressing them.

Constant Stimulus

A static or unchanging factor in an experimental setup used to evoke a response in participants, allowing for the measurement of psychological or physiological reactions.

Comfortable Position

A physical stance or posture in which one feels relaxed, at ease, and free from pain or stress.