The large intestine, consisting of the colon and rectum, absorbs water and ions.
The large intestine includes the ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid colon, as well as the rectum, and is primarily involved in absorbing water and ions.
| Front | large intestine description and function |
|---|---|
| Back | ascending/transverse/descending/sigmoidal colon and rectum, water and ions absorbed |
Tags: 6_1_digestion_absorption
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