The colon functions in the absorption of:

a. amino acids, fatty acids
b. unsaturated fatty acids, electrolytes
c. water, salts, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin
d. glucose and fatty acids


Answer: c. water, salts, vitamin K, thiamin, riboflavin

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