What is the primary function of the colon?
A) further digest protein within the chyme
B) further absorb carbohydrates
C) reduce the volume of the chyme
D) further digest fats within the chyme
E) regulate absorption of carbohydrates and amino acids

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The primary function of the colon is to absorb water and salts from the material that has not been digested as food, and is thus to reduce the volume of the chyme, turning it into feces.

What Is the Primary Function of the Colon