10 Questions
What is the source of enzymes that are mixed with chyme in the small intestine?
Intestinal cells and pancreas
What is the primary function of the large intestine?
Absorption of water and elimination of indigestible food
What is the role of goblet cells in the large intestine?
Production of mucus to act as a lubricant
What is the purpose of the fermentation process in the large intestine?
To save some energy from carbohydrate not digested in the upper gut
What is the function of the rectum in the large intestine?
To store the feces until defecation
What is the term for the inflammation of the accumulation of lymphatic tissue in the large intestine?
Appendicitis
Where does the bile enter from?
Gall bladder
What is the final destination of the undigested material in the digestive tract?
Large intestine
What is the role of the anus in the digestive tract?
To eliminate waste material from the body
What is the saclike first part of the large intestine?
Cecum
Learn about the basic structure and function of the digestive system, including the anatomy of the mouth, stomach, small intestine, and more. Understand the importance of a healthful diet and how digestion occurs in specialized compartments.
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