Which of the following is not characteristic of the large intestine? It ________.
A) does not contain villi
B) exhibits external muscular bands called teniae coli
C) is longer than the small intestine
D) has pocket-like sacs called haustra

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The large intestine is actually shorter than the small intestine, so C is the only option that is not characteristic. A is true because the large intestine has a flat mucosa, which means it lacks villi. B is true because the teniae coli are bands of longitudinal smooth muscle that pull the large intestine into pouches or haustra, which are described in D.

Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of the Large