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The large intestine is an example of____________ a major organ of the digestive system. Which of the following statements describes the general function of this type of digestive organ?

a. Physically interacts with the ingested food, for example, storing the food, moving the food along the digestive tract, or absorbing nutrients released from processed food
b. Secretes enzymes and other liquids that aid in the digestion and processing of food

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The large intestine is an example of Physically interacts with the ingested food,for example ,storing the food,moving the food along the digestive tract,or absorbing nutrients released from processed food.

Explanation:

The large intestine is larger in diameter than the small intestine,but it is shorter in length.It's mucosal epithelium contains mostly absorptive and goblet cells.It does't produce digestive enzymes  but it does absorb water,salts,and some vitamins,and store indigestible material until it is eliminated from the anus.

Large intestine has 3 parts cecum,colon and rectum.

The cecum lies at the junction of small intestine and blind end of the large intesine.

It has a small projection called vermiform appendix.

The colon makes up most of the the large intestine.

The last section that terminates in the anas is called as rectum.

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