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Which of These Statements Does NOT Correctly Describe the Colon

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Which of these statements does NOT correctly describe the colon?


A) When mass movements of the colon propel feces into the rectum, stimulation of the stretch receptors in the rectal wall reflexively causes contraction of the internal and external anal sphincters to prevent defecation from occurring until an opportune time.
B) Colonic bacteria digest cellulose for their own growth and reproduction.
C) Absorption of salt and water converts the colonic contents into fecal material.
D) No digestive enzymes are secreted by the colon.

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