Which Statement Regarding the Histology of the Large Intestine Is

Question

Which statement regarding the histology of the large intestine is true?
A) The wall of the large intestine is thicker than that of the small intestine.
B) There are fewer goblet cells in the large intestine compared to the small intestine.
C) There is no longitudinal muscle layer present.
D) Lymphoid nodules are not present.
E) The large intestine lacks villi.

Accepted Answer

The large intestine lacks villi, which are present in the small intestine. Instead, the large intestine has deeper invaginations known as crypts of Lieberkuhn to increase surface area for absorption.