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Colon - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Function==
==Function==
*The colon is a site of microbial fermentation and absorption of the products of microbial fermentation, [[Volatile Fatty Acids - Anatomy & Physioogy|VFAs]].
*The colon is a site of microbial fermentation and absorption of the products of microbial fermentation, [[Volatile Fatty Acids|VFAs]].
*Transportation is also important here.
*Transportation is also important here.
**Motility in most species is brought about by segmentation and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peristalsis| peristalsis].
**Motility in most species is brought about by segmentation and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peristalsis| peristalsis].