• Mucus protects colon from digestive juices • Major tasks of large intestine: – Absorbs water – Synthesizes vitamin B and vitamin K – Collects food residue • Undigested food excreted as feces
• Mucus protects colon from digestive juices• Major tasks of large intestine:– Absorbs water– Synthesizes vitamin B and vitamin K– Collects food residue• Undigested food excreted as feces