Multiple Choice
Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe the colon?
A) Colonic movements are slower than those in the small intestine.
B) The final stages of carbohydrate and protein digestion occur in the colon.
C) The colon has as much absorptive capacity as the small intestine.
D) Most absorption occurs in the colon.
Correct Answer:
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