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Standard XII
Biology
Digestion in Large Intestine
The sigmoid c...
Question
The sigmoid colon is a part of :-
A
large intestine
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B
small intestine
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C
pharynx
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D
rectum
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Solution
The correct option is
A
large intestine
The sigmoid colon is the part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus
It forms a loop that averages about 35-40 cm in length
The loop is typically shaped like a Greek letter sigma or Latin letter S
So, the correct answer is 'Large intestine'
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