Arrange the following structures in order from the small intestine to the rectum.
(1) Ascending colon
(2) Descending colon
(3) Sigmoid colon
(4) Transverse colon
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 1, 4, 2, 3
C) 2, 3, 1, 4
D) 2, 4, 1, 3
E) 1, 4, 3, 2

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The correct sequence from the small intestine to the rectum is ascending colon (1), transverse colon (4), descending colon (2), and then sigmoid colon (3). This reflects the path food residue takes through the large intestine.

Arrange the Following Structures in Order from the Small Intestine