Large Intestine

• What is the terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract?

  Large intestine
• What finishes the absorption of nutrients and water?

  large intestine
• What are the 4 main regions of the large intestine?

  Cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.
• Cecum: First part of large intestine.
• Colon: Divided into ascending, transverse, descending, and sigmoid portions.
• Rectum: Stores formed feces until body is ready to expel waste.
• Anal canal: Opens exterior to the body at the anus