Digestion-And-Absorption Question 621
Question: Which of the following is the primary absorptive process in the large intestine?
Options:
A) Active secretion of chloride from the blood
B) Active absorption of bicarbonate into the blood
C) Active transport of sodium from the lumen to the blood
D) Active transport of potassium from the lumen to the blood
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The active transport of sodium in the large intestine is the driving force for the osmotic absorption of water.
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