Question
Which organ in the digestive system has a function that is most similar the function of the bladder in the excretory system?A: large intestine B: small intestine C: esophagus D: stomach
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The organ in the digestive system that has a function most similar to the function of the bladder in the excretory system is the **A: large intestine**.
The large intestine's primary functions include absorbing water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and storing waste until it is excreted, similar to how the bladder stores urine before it is expelled from the body.
The large intestine's primary functions include absorbing water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter and storing waste until it is excreted, similar to how the bladder stores urine before it is expelled from the body.