alleryStart learning →Which part of the gut holds digested residue for 30 to 40 hours?
AThe stomach
BSmall intestine
CLarge intestine
DThe food pipe
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Large intestine
Passage through the colon is slow, taking 30 to 40 hours before defecation.
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