Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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The large intestine:
A) reabsorbs water used in digestion
B) stores waste for elimination
C) Host bacteria that produce essential vitamins
D) Reabsorbs water used in digestion and stores waste for elimination 
E) All these answers are correct
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