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Assertion : Large intestine also shows t...

Assertion : Large intestine also shows the presence of villi, like small intestine.
Reason: Absorption of water takes place in large intestine.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but, Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true, but reason is false

D

Assertion is false, but Reason is true

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
D
Small intestine contains villi and brush-bordered cells for surface enlargement and absorption but large intestine does not contain these structures. It functions to store unabsorbed food materials temporarily for absorpting water.
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