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What is the final stage of digestion?
What is the final stage of digestion?
Gastrointestinal Elimination
What does the rectum store?
What does the rectum store?
Feces
What is the length of the large intestine?
What is the length of the large intestine?
What is the name for the first part of the large intestine?
What is the name for the first part of the large intestine?
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What part of the large intestine comes after the cecum?
What part of the large intestine comes after the cecum?
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What comes right after the ascending colon?
What comes right after the ascending colon?
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What is the name of the part of the large intestine after the transverse colon?
What is the name of the part of the large intestine after the transverse colon?
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What follows the descending colon?
What follows the descending colon?
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What part of the large intestine comes subsequent to the sigmoid colon?
What part of the large intestine comes subsequent to the sigmoid colon?
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What is the final part of the large intestine?
What is the final part of the large intestine?
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What does the body remove as part of gastrointestinal elimination?
What does the body remove as part of gastrointestinal elimination?
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What is the name for the process where the remaining waste material is formed into feces?
What is the name for the process where the remaining waste material is formed into feces?
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What does the rectum store until the body needs to eliminate it?
What does the rectum store until the body needs to eliminate it?
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What is the primary factor for the ability of the body to retain or expel fecal material?
What is the primary factor for the ability of the body to retain or expel fecal material?
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What three factors aid in continence of the stool?
What three factors aid in continence of the stool?
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What plays a large role in the continence of feces?
What plays a large role in the continence of feces?
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What is the process of defecation?
What is the process of defecation?
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How do the large intestines carry substances?
How do the large intestines carry substances?
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What are the things that are absorbed in the large intestine, especially where the water and electrolyte absorption continues?
What are the things that are absorbed in the large intestine, especially where the water and electrolyte absorption continues?
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The large intestine, specifically the rectum, is controlled by the parasympathetic nerves.
The large intestine, specifically the rectum, is controlled by the parasympathetic nerves.
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What triggers the reflex contraction in the large intestine?
What triggers the reflex contraction in the large intestine?
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What is essential to determine while observing the client's bowel movement?
What is essential to determine while observing the client's bowel movement?
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What are some elimination patterns?
What are some elimination patterns?
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What are the two conditions that may cause constipation or diarrhea?
What are the two conditions that may cause constipation or diarrhea?
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Malabsorption is a common cause of diarrhea.
Malabsorption is a common cause of diarrhea.
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Malabsorption can also be caused by an increase or decrease in the intake of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
Malabsorption can also be caused by an increase or decrease in the intake of fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.
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Fluid and electrolyte disturbances are a common cause of diarrhea.
Fluid and electrolyte disturbances are a common cause of diarrhea.
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Hypovolemia can lead to decreased fluidity of the stool.
Hypovolemia can lead to decreased fluidity of the stool.
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Decreased peristaltic movements can cause both constipation and diarrhea.
Decreased peristaltic movements can cause both constipation and diarrhea.
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Study Notes
Gastrointestinal Elimination
- It's the final stage of digestion
- The body removes solid waste products
- Continence (control) relies on the stool consistency, intestinal motility, and the anal sphincter's competence.
Large Intestine Structure
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Cecum
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Ascending Colon
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Transverse Colon
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Descending Colon
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Sigmoid Colon
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Rectum
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Anal Canal
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The remaining waste material is formed into feces
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The rectum stores feces until elimination occurs
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Test your knowledge on the final stage of digestion and the structure of the large intestine. This quiz covers the processes involved in the elimination of waste as well as the anatomy of the large intestine. Understand the importance of stool consistency, intestinal motility, and the role of the anal sphincter.
