Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the large intestine?

A) It does not have villi.
B) It is longer than the small intestine.
C) It has bands of muscle called the teniae coli.
D) It has haustra.


B
Explanation:
A) The large intestine does not have villi.
C) The large intestine does have muscle bands called the teniae coli.
D) The large intestine does have haustra.

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