Removal of the entire colon would be expected to cause:
A)Megaloblstic anemia.
B)Severe malnutrition.
C)Decrease urinary urobilinogen.
D)Death.

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The colon is primarily involved in the absorption of water and electrolytes, not in the absorption of nutrients critical for preventing megaloblastic anemia or severe malnutrition. Removal of the colon would lead to a decrease in the conversion of bilirubin to urobilinogen by colonic bacteria, hence decreasing urinary urobilinogen. Death is not a direct and inevitable consequence of colon removal, as individuals can live without a colon, although they may require significant lifestyle adjustments.

Removal of the Entire Colon Would Be Expected to Cause