Anatomy of Cecum and Ileocecal Valve

Prevents backflow from cecum to ileum (correct)

Facilitates communication between cecum and appendix

Aids in absorption of nutrients in the large intestine

Allows easy flow of contents from ileum to cecum

To allow easy passage of food particles

To increase the surface area for absorption

To facilitate communication with the ascending colon

To form the ileocecal valve (correct)

Right hypochondriac region

Epigastric region

Left iliac fossa

Right iliac fossa (correct)