How is the mucosa layer of the large intestine similar to that of the small inte

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How is the mucosa layer of the large intestine similar to that of the small intestine? Choose all that apply. Both have absorptive cells that absorb fats. Both have goblet cells for lubrication and protection Both have absorptive cells that absorb water Both contain Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue (MALT) in the lamina propria to prevent bacteria from entering the blood stream. Both have a muscularis mucosa layer that constricts for peristalsis. Both have villi to increase surface area for absorption. O Submit My Answers Give Up

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Fat absorption tskes place mostly in small intestine. Mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) is present as payer's patches in the walls of small intestine. Villi are present only in small intestine.

Goblet cells are present throughout the length of both small and large intestines. Water absorption occurs both in small and large intestines. Similarly, both intestines have muscularis mucosa.

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