What is the colon?
The colon is a part of the large intestine, which extends from the cecum to the rectum. (1)
What does the colon do?
The main function of the colon is to absorb water and salts. (1)
Waste materials are stored in the colon until they are eliminated from the body. (1)
What are parts of the colon?
ascending colon (1)
transverse colon (1)
descending colon (1)
sigmoid colon (1)
What does the colon contain?
The colon consists of a large number of bacteria, which helps in the digestive process. (1)
The colon does NOT contain a nerve supply. (1)
The colon is comprised of smooth muscles, which control the movements of the colon. (1)
What do colon bacteria do?
The colon bacteria produce vitamins such as vitamin B12, riboflavin, thiamin, and vitamin K. (1)
Resources
1. https://pediaa.com/difference-between-colon-and-large-intestine/
