One of the Functions of the Colon Is to Absorb

question 31

Multiple Choice

One of the functions of the colon is to absorb:

• A)salts.
• B)vitamins.
• C)sugars.
• D)fiber.

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Definitions:

Glomerulus

A network of capillaries enclosed in the Bowman's capsule in the kidney, playing a crucial role in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Renal Column

Extensions of cortical tissue that project into the medulla of the kidney, separating the renal pyramids.

Renal Pyramids

Cone-shaped tissues of the kidney that contain the nephrons, the functional units that filter blood to produce urine.

Hilum

A crevice or gap that serves as the entry point for structures like nerves and blood vessels into an organ.