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The large intestine extends from the ileum to the ______
The large intestine extends from the ileum to the ______
anus
Bacteria in the large intestine convert proteins to amino acids and break down amino acids, while also absorbing some water, ions, and ______
Bacteria in the large intestine convert proteins to amino acids and break down amino acids, while also absorbing some water, ions, and ______
vitamins
The large intestine is attached to the posterior abdominal wall by its ______
The large intestine is attached to the posterior abdominal wall by its ______
mesocolon
Goblet cells in the large intestine produce mucus to act as a ______
Goblet cells in the large intestine produce mucus to act as a ______
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The large intestine does not participate in the digestion of ______
The large intestine does not participate in the digestion of ______
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The four major regions of the large intestine are cecum, colon, rectum, and anal ______
The four major regions of the large intestine are cecum, colon, rectum, and anal ______
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The transverse colon is a continuation of the colon across the abdomen to the ______.
The transverse colon is a continuation of the colon across the abdomen to the ______.
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The sigmoid colon begins near the left iliac crest, projects medially to the midline, & terminates as the rectum at about the level of the S3 ______.
The sigmoid colon begins near the left iliac crest, projects medially to the midline, & terminates as the rectum at about the level of the S3 ______.
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The rectum is the last 20 cm (8 in.) of the GI tract, lies anterior to the sacrum and ______.
The rectum is the last 20 cm (8 in.) of the GI tract, lies anterior to the sacrum and ______.
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The anal canal ends at the anus which opens to the ______.
The anal canal ends at the anus which opens to the ______.
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The terminal 2–3 cm (1 in.) of the rectum is controlled by the ______ anal sphincter.
The terminal 2–3 cm (1 in.) of the rectum is controlled by the ______ anal sphincter.
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The internal involuntary sphincter is formed by ______ muscles.
The internal involuntary sphincter is formed by ______ muscles.
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The ______ is a dilated part of the GI tract directly inferior to the diaphragm in the abdomen.
The ______ is a dilated part of the GI tract directly inferior to the diaphragm in the abdomen.
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The stomach connects the esophagus to the ______.
The stomach connects the esophagus to the ______.
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Most of the stomach is protected by the lower ______.
Most of the stomach is protected by the lower ______.
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The cardiac orifice of the stomach lies opposite the left seventh ______ cartilage.
The cardiac orifice of the stomach lies opposite the left seventh ______ cartilage.
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The pyloric orifice of the stomach lies on the ______ plane.
The pyloric orifice of the stomach lies on the ______ plane.
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The abdominal cavity is divided into 9 compartments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal ______.
The abdominal cavity is divided into 9 compartments by 2 vertical and 2 horizontal ______.
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