Question

Statement 1: The large intestine secretes enzymes.
Statement 2: It absorbs water from the undigested material leaving semi-solid faeces which passes through the rectum.

Identify the statement(s) which is/are true from the above.

• A. Both Statement 1 and 2
• B. Only Statement 1
• C. Only Statement 2
• D. None of the Statements

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Only Statement 2

The large intestine secretes no enzymes. It absorbs huge amounts of water but very little nutrients from the food contents which mainly consist of undigested material. After the water is absorbed, the contents become semi-solid faeces which pass into the rectum and is eventually expelled at intervals.