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Main Functions of Large Intestine
movements through haustra
propulsive movements
Order of colons
ascending colon
transverse colon
descending colon
sigmoid colon
Haustra
saclike segments that appear on large intestine from contractions
cecum and proximal colon
When the proximal colon is filled with feces, the ileocecal sphincter will contract
prevents reflux back into the ileum
water absorption
distal colon
feces are semi-solid and move slowly
propels to rectum
gastrocolic reflex
presence of food in stomach = increases motility in colon
rapid parasympathetic component
main functions of the colon
absorption of water and electrolytes
storage of stool
composition of feces
30% of dead bacteria = odor
10-20% inorganic matter
2-3% protein
30% of undigested product