16 Questions
What is the main function of the small intestine?
Digestion and absorption of nutrients
How long does the process of digestion and absorption in the small intestine usually take?
3-6 hours
Which part of the small intestine is the first and shortest?
Duodenum
What does the duodenum receive from the liver and gall bladder?
Common bile duct
What is the main function of the jejunum and ileum?
Absorption of digested material
What results from obstruction of the bile duct?
Jaundice
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Production of digestive enzymes
Which part of the large intestine is responsible for the absorption of water, vitamins, and electrolytes?
Transverse colon
What are the accessory structures of the gall bladder?
Fundus, body, neck, and pancreas
Which blood vessel supplies the liver with oxygenated blood?
Hepatic artery
What is the main function of the pancreas?
Production of digestive enzymes
Which part of the large intestine is responsible for the formation of haustra, tenia coli, and appendices epiploicae?
Ascending colon
What is the main function of the gall bladder?
Concentration of bile by absorption of water
What are the properties of the large intestine?
Has haustra, tenia coli, and tags of fat (appendices epiploicae)
What provides venous drainage from the liver?
Hepatic veins
What are the parts of the pancreas?
Head, neck, body, and tail
Learn about the small intestine, the longest part of the alimentary canal and the major organ for digestion and absorption of nutrients. Understand its structure, function, and parts including the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
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