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The cecum and the vermiform appendix are part of the _____.a. small intestineb. Peyer's patch immune tissuesc. liverd. large intestine
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The cecum is the beginning of the large intestine and it receives chyme from the small intestine. In herbivores, it stores food material where bacteria can break down the cellulose. However, in humans, it is more involved in the absorption of electrolytes and the Show more…
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