As wastes move through the large intestine, which of the following correctly lists the features they pass through in order?

• A. Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum
• B. Cecum, descending colon, ascending colon, transverse colon, sigmoid colon, rectum
• C. Rectum, sigmoid colon, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, cecum
• D. Ascending colon, cecum, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum

Answer: (A)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand the anatomy of the large intestine and its sequential organization. The large intestine is divided into several regions: cecum, colon (ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid), and rectum.
2. Recall the function of the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine where waste enters from the small intestine.
3. Identify the order of the colon sections: ascending colon (upward direction), transverse colon (horizontal direction), descending colon (downward direction), and sigmoid colon (curved section leading to the rectum).
4. Recognize that the rectum is the final section of the large intestine where waste is stored before elimination.
5. Match the correct sequence of anatomical features to the options provided, ensuring the order follows the natural flow of waste through the large intestine: Cecum → Ascending colon → Transverse colon → Descending colon → Sigmoid colon → Rectum.