What is not true about the human large intestine?

A. It compacts and stores undigested materials until their excretion as feces.
B. About 4% of fluid absorption takes place in it.
C. Sodium, vitamin K, and other bacterial metabolic products are absorbed across its wall.
D. It is longer than the small intestine.
E. It contains three relatively straight segments with no villi.


Answer: D

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