The Sigmoid Colon is part of

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The Sigmoid Colon is part of

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Science

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SSC

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{'sigmoid colon': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'small intestine': [1, 0, 1, 1], 'large intestine': [5, 0, 3, 3], 'ileum': [2, 0, 3, 1], 'anal canal': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 3: Large Intestine. The sigmoid colon is a section of the large intestine, also known as the large bowel. The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from digested food, forming feces, and eliminating waste from the body. It is divided into several parts, including the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus. The sigmoid colon is located towards the end of the large intestine and connects to the rectum. It gets its name from its sigmoid or "S" shape. This section of the large intestine helps to store fecal matter until it is ready to be eliminated from the body.