What will happen if the large intestine stops working in your body?

You will face the problem of constant diarrhea.

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The small intestine will dislocate from its place as the large intestine holds it within its boundary.

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Nothing will happen as the large intestine has a very less role in digestion.

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You will suffer from constipation problem

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Solution

The correct options are
A
You will face the problem of constant diarrhea.

D
You will suffer from constipation problem

The large intestine absorbs the extra water and bile salts from the digested food. If it does not do so, we may face the problem of constant diarrhea. Also, Large intestine stored undigested waste food residues and signals to defaecate. So if large intestine stops functioning, it will result in constipation as well.

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