The large intestines role in the human digestive system is ABSORPTION
Below there is some useful information and videos as well as activities listed and a PowerPoint with teaching notes on Absorption based on the Grade 11 university curriculum.
PowerPoint
Below there is some useful information and videos as well as activities listed and a PowerPoint with teaching notes on Absorption based on the Grade 11 university curriculum.
PowerPoint
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Colon :
is largest part of large intestine stores waste so that water as well as some inorganic salts, minerals and vitamins can be absorbed. There are several bacteria in the large intestine such as types of E.coli that can synthesize vitamins B and K. Cellulose is a carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by humans but provides bulk
is largest part of large intestine stores waste so that water as well as some inorganic salts, minerals and vitamins can be absorbed. There are several bacteria in the large intestine such as types of E.coli that can synthesize vitamins B and K. Cellulose is a carbohydrate that cannot be broken down by humans but provides bulk
Villi:
small finger-like projects that extend into the small intestine which increase
surface area for absorption.
Microvilli:
are a microscopic projection on cell membrane
Lacteals:
are small vessels that transport fat to the circulatory system
small finger-like projects that extend into the small intestine which increase
surface area for absorption.
Microvilli:
are a microscopic projection on cell membrane
Lacteals:
are small vessels that transport fat to the circulatory system