The first section of the large intestine is the
A) ascending colon
B) cecum
C) appendix
D) sigmoid colon

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The cecum is the first section of the large intestine, located in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen. The ascending colon starts at the cecum and travels upward on the right side of the abdomen. The appendix is a small, worm-like extension attached to the cecum. The sigmoid colon is the S-shaped section of the large intestine that connects to the rectum.

The First Section of the Large Intestine Is the