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
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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