What Is the Primary Function of the Large Intestine

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• A) Storage of vitamins and minerals
• B) Protein digestion and nutrient absorption
• C) Water and electrolyte absorption
• D) Secretion of water, salts, sodium bicarbonate, and enzymes

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Definitions:

Utility Maximization

A principle in economics that suggests individuals and firms seek to allocate their resources in a way that maximizes their satisfaction or utility.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

A principle stating that as a person consumes more units of a particular good or service, the satisfaction (utility) gained from consuming each additional unit decreases.

Income Effect

Variations in income for either a person or the economy as a whole, and how these variations influence the demand for specific goods or services.

Substitution Effect

A shift in consumer preferences resulting from alterations in the comparative costs of different products, causing buyers to switch from one product to another.