NEET Biology question

Not in NEET syllabus

Which of the following is the primary absorptive process in the large intestine?

(A)Active transport of Na+ from the lumen to the bloodCorrect
(B)Absorption of amino acids and fructose
(C)Active transport of potassium from the lumen to the blood
(D)Active absorption of HCO3- into the blood

Answer: (A)

Solution

The mucosa of the large intestine has a high capacity for active (energy-dependent) absorption of sodium ions from the lumen into the blood; this creates an electrochemical/osmotic

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Question ID VK-115113