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How is water absorbed in the large intestine? | Sodium is actively transported into the enterocyte which increases its osmotic potential, drawing water in.
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What is source of vitamins that are absorbed in the large intestine? | Bacteria and diet
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Describe how the epithelium helps to protect the large intestine against pathogens. | Tight juctions between enterocytes and high turnover rate of enterocytes
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Which parts of the large intestine recieve their blood supply from the caudal mesenteric artery? | Part of the transverse colon, deescending colon and rectum
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What is the function of antiperistaltic contractions? | To move ingesta into the caecum
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Where are the sympathetic nerve fibres located? | Around the coeliac, cranial mesenteric and caudal mesenteric arteries
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Which species posses anal sacs? | Cat and dog
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