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Which of these organs is part of the large intestine?

cecum
colon
duodenum
ileum
jejunum
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The cecum is part of the large intestine. The large intestine is also called the colon.
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Answer:

cecum

Step-by-step explanation:

The large intestine is the final portion of the digestive system and is where the feces are formed. It is in this organ that much of the water and mineral salts are absorbed, some products are fermented and mucus is formed. The mucus has the function of compacting the fecal mass and contributing to its sliding.

The large intestine has some major parts: cecum, colon, rectum and anus. The colon is divided into ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon and sigmoid colon.

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