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    What Is the Primary Function of the Large Intestine
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What Is the Primary Function of the Large Intestine

Question 1

Question 1

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What is the primary function of the large intestine?


A) secretion of potent digestive enzymes
B) absorption of water and electrolytes
C) absorption of digestion byproducts
D) secretion of CCK

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