Largest part of large intestine:
Correct answer: B. Colon
- A. Rectum
- B. Colon
- C. Caecum
- D. Appendix
Explanation
The largest part of the large intestine is the colon. The colon is about 5 feet long and is divided into four parts: the cecum, the ascending colon, the transverse colon, the descending colon, and the sigmoid colon. The figure of the large intestine is attached below.
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