Identify a factor that contributes to low absorption rates in the large intestine when compared with the small intestine.
A) absence of the lymphoid nodule
B) presence of the tenia coli
C) absence of paneth cells in the crypts of Lieberkühn
D) absence of circular folds
E) presence of microvilli

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The absence of circular folds in the large intestine contributes to low absorption rates because circular folds increase the surface area of the intestinal wall, allowing for more efficient absorption. The other factors listed (absence of lymphoid nodules, presence of tenia coli, absence of Paneth cells, and presence of microvilli) are not significant contributors to low absorption rates in the large intestine.

Identify a Factor That Contributes to Low Absorption Rates in the Large