Large intestine in man mainly carries out

Absorption

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Assimilation

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Digestion of fats

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Digestion of carbohydrates

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Solution

The correct option is A Absorption
The large intestine is the final section of the gastrointestinal tract that performs the vital task of absorbing water and vitamins while converting digested food into feces.
Although shorter than the small intestine in length, the large intestine is considerably thicker in diameter, thus giving it its name.
The large intestine is about 5 feet (1.5 m) in length and 2.5 inches (6-7 cm) in diameter.

Hence, the answer is (A)Absorption.

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Tick mark the correct answer in each of the following:

(a)Fat is completely digested in the

(i)stomach

(ii)mouth

(iii)small intestine

(iv)large intestine

(b)Water from the undigested food is absorbed mainly in the

(i)stomach

(ii)food pipe

(iii)small intestine

(iv)large intestine

Question 3 (b)
Tick (√) mark the correct answer in each of the following:
(b) Water from the undigested food is absorbed mainly in the
(i) stomach (ii) food pipe (iii) small intestine (iv) large intestine

Q. Question 3
Read carefully the terms given below. Which of the following set is the correct combination of organs that do not carry out any digestive functions?

(a) Oesophagus, Large Intestine, Rectum
(b) Buccal cavity, Oesophagus, Rectum
(c) Buccal cavity, Oesophagus, Large Intestine
(d) Small Intestine, Large Intestine, Rectum

Q. The diagram shows blood vessel P which carries digested food from the small intestine to the liver.
Which row describes the level of glucose in blood vessel P and the level of glycogen in the liver, shortly after a meal containing carbohydrates?

Read carefully the following statements regarding the absorption of nutrients. Find the incorrect statements and choose the correct option from the given below codes.

I) Absorption of carbohydrates takes place in the stomach and jejunum part of intestine.

II) The water soluble end products of food can reach the blood and lymph directly.

III) Large intestine and buccal cavity do not functions as the site of absorption.

IV) Large intestine is the site of absorption of about

99 %

of the total water present in the hydrolyzed food.

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