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Chapter 39, Problem 6SQ
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Introduction: The colon is a part of the large intestine where the digestive processes of the body ends. Its main functions are absorbing water, electrolytes, and essential vitamins such as vitamin K. Some normal inhabitants of our body are harbored in the colon and produce certain essential vitamins such as thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and vitamin K.
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