Large Intestine: Egestion

Question 1

Why is the indigestible material important?

Answer 1

• Provide bulk and feeling of “full.”
• Fibre helps to retain water.

Question 1

What does the absorption of water change the liquid in the colon to?

Answer 1

A soft solid called stool.

Question 2

What does too much water back into the blood from the large intestine result in occurring?

Answer 2

Constipation

Question 3

What does too little water back into the blood from the large intestine result in occurring (leading to dehydration)?

Answer 3

Diarrhea