# Describe the roles of the large intestine in processing undigested food material.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Biology (0610) — 7.2 Alimentary canal · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Water is absorbed/reabsorbed in the large intestine
2. Mineral salts / ions are absorbed in the large intestine
3. Undigested material is stored / compacted as faeces in the rectum
4. Faeces are removed from the body through the anus by egestion

## Key terms

- [large intestine](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/large-intestine)

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