The large intestine absorbs water and turns the waste into a solid. Which statement best describes this process?

A) The large intestine produces gas from the waste.

B) The large intestine releases heat from the waste.

C) The large intestine causes a change of state in the waste.

D) The large intestine changes the chemical composition of waste.

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Answer:

The large intestine causes a change of state in the waste.

Explanation:

The large intestine is the final processing area for digested food, found at the terminal part of the alimentary canal. A good number of bacteria live in this intestine and they are there to metabolize some of the remaining nutrients that moves into the large intestine section, leading to the release of methane and hydrogen sulphide gases. The bacteria population also help to make vitamins B and K available, which are absorbed by the large intestine together some ions. The large intestine also reabsorbs over 300ml of water from the waste which makes it to dry out.

Answer:

C) The large intestine causes a change of state in the waste.

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