Which statement about the colon is correct?
A)It has as much absorptive capacity as the small intestine.
B)It is the site of the final stages of carbohydrate and protein digestion.
C)Its movements are slower than movements in the small intestine.
D)Both a and c
E)All of the above

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The colon's movements are slower than those in the small intestine, allowing for water absorption and the formation of feces. It does not have the same absorptive capacity as the small intestine and is not primarily involved in carbohydrate and protein digestion.

Which Statement About the Colon Is Correct