Question

10. Answer the following questions in 30–40 words:
a) Explain the role of the large intestine in the process of digestion.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The large intestine is also called the colon and the large bowel. The job of your large intestine is to absorb water, minerals, and some of the remaining nutrients from your food. It will change the leftover waste into a bowel movement.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The large intestine is wider and shorter than the small intestine. It is about 1.5 metres in length. Its function is to absorb water and some salts from the undigested food material. Here, most of the water present in the undigested food material is absorbed. (taken from a book)