Question 15 Which of the following is false about the large intestine? A Electrolytes such as sodium and potassium are absorbed in the large intestine. B Short-chain fatty acids are absorbed in the large intestine. C Water is absobed into the body across the wall of the large intestine. D The large intesting is the primary site of absorption for carbohydrates.
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