How does the large intestine contribute to the digestive process?

What is the main role of the large intestine?

Protein digestion in the stomach results primarily from secretions released by: (a) hepatocytes. (b) parietal cells. (c) chief cells. (d) goblet cells.

How is the structure of the small intestine better adapted for absorption than that of the large intestine?

What structural feature of the small intestine makes it better suited forabsorption of nutrients than the stomach?

How does the intestines Form supports. its Function ?

How are peristalsis and segmentation different?  What is the function of segmentation in the small intestine?

what happens if material moves too quickly through the large intestine?

Which organ dump digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

What is the primary function of the large intestine? Why is this important? Mucus is secreted everywhere along the digestive tract. What purpose does it serve? Why do you think that the number of goblet cells (produce mucus) is so much higher in the large intestine?