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The first part of the large intestine is called the cecum. The terminal illuem (last part of the small intestine) connects to the cecum at the illeocecal valve. From the cecum the large intestine will start to ascend hence the name ascending colon.
The appendix (the bit that is often removed as a result of appendicitis) is often found off the cecum.
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What is the funcition of the large intestine?
The main function of the large intestine is water absorption.
What organ system is the lage intestine in?
The large intestine is part of the digestive system. Its main function is reabsorption of water from undigested food waste.
What is the large intestine system?
digestive
What system does the large intestine work?
The large intestine is part of the digestive system.
What system does the large intestine work in?
The large intestine is part of the digestive system.
Is the colon part of small or large in testine and what is its purpose?
The colon is part of the large intestine. Its main functions are to absorb water and electrolytes from the indigestible food matter that passes through the small intestine, as well as to form and store feces before elimination.
Absorption occurs in this part of the intestine?
large intestine (colon)
What part of the large intestine does the small intestine empty into?
cecum
What is the large intestines main job?
the main job of the large intestine is to suck nutrients.
Differences between large intestine and rectum?
the rectum is part of the large intestine. it holds waste.
Is the large intestine before the small intestine?
No, the small intestine precedes the large intestine. The former digests and absorbs all the main nutrients, while the large intestine absorbs water and stores faeces ahead of assimilation.
Is the cecum is part of the small intestine?
The Cecum is part of the Large Intestine. It is located near the Appendix.
