What Is the Primary Function of the Large Intestine

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the large intestine?

• A)prepare unabsorbed food residue for excretion.
• B)provide a surface for nutrient absorption.
• C)to neutralize chyme.
• D)All of the above answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Instinctive Drift

The tendency of an animal to revert to instinctual behaviors that interfere with learned responses.

Successive Approximations

A method in behaviorism used to shape behavior by rewarding actions that are closer to the desired behavior.

Free Will

The ability to choose between different possible courses of action unimpeded.

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited, leading to quicker acquisition of the behavior.