Which of the following statements is correct regarding the human digestive tract?

a. The large intestine contains villi and is smaller in diameter and shorter in length than the
small intestine.
b. The large intestine contains villi and is smaller in diameter and longer in length than the
small intestine.
c. The large intestine does not contain villi and is smaller in diameter and longer in length
than the small intestine.
d. The large intestine does not contain villi and is larger in diameter and smaller in length
than the small intestine.
e. The large intestine does not contain villi and is larger in diameter and longer in length than
the small intestine.


D

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