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What is the approximate diameter of the large intestine?
What is the approximate diameter of the large intestine?
- 1.5 inches
- 3.5 inches
- 2.5 inches (correct)
- 4.5 inches
What separates the small intestine from the large intestine?
What separates the small intestine from the large intestine?
- Ileocecal valve (correct)
- Anal sphincter
- Taenia coli
- Appendix
Where is the gall bladder located?
Where is the gall bladder located?
- In the stomach
- Immediately under the diaphragm (correct)
- In the pancreas
- In the curve of the duodenum
What are the three longitudinal bands of muscle tissue found on the outer surface of the large intestine?
What are the three longitudinal bands of muscle tissue found on the outer surface of the large intestine?
How much bile can the liver hold?
How much bile can the liver hold?
What is the function of the large intestine in terms of water absorption?
What is the function of the large intestine in terms of water absorption?
What is the main function of the pancreas?
What is the main function of the pancreas?
What is the name of the blind-ended sac that extends from the point of attachment to the small intestine?
What is the name of the blind-ended sac that extends from the point of attachment to the small intestine?
What type of muscle makes up the external anal sphincter?
What type of muscle makes up the external anal sphincter?
What is the function of the falciform ligament?
What is the function of the falciform ligament?
How much bile is produced daily?
How much bile is produced daily?
What is the function of the hepatic artery?
What is the function of the hepatic artery?
What is the primary function of tight junctions between epithelial cells?
What is the primary function of tight junctions between epithelial cells?
What is the approximate surface area of the intestinal epithelial cells?
What is the approximate surface area of the intestinal epithelial cells?
What is the primary mechanism of absorption for glucose and amino acids?
What is the primary mechanism of absorption for glucose and amino acids?
What is the term for the finger-like projections on the intestinal epithelial cells that increase the surface area for absorption?
What is the term for the finger-like projections on the intestinal epithelial cells that increase the surface area for absorption?
What is the term for the process by which large molecules are absorbed by the intestinal epithelial cells?
What is the term for the process by which large molecules are absorbed by the intestinal epithelial cells?
What is the approximate percentage of bacteria in feces?
What is the approximate percentage of bacteria in feces?
What is the most common digestive complaint of older people?
What is the most common digestive complaint of older people?
What can lead to dependency and upset body's fluid balance?
What can lead to dependency and upset body's fluid balance?
What can cause damage and infection of the esophagus, pharynx, or salivary glands?
What can cause damage and infection of the esophagus, pharynx, or salivary glands?
What can contribute to belching?
What can contribute to belching?
What can be a sign of a more serious disorder?
What can be a sign of a more serious disorder?
What can lead to pernicious anemia?
What can lead to pernicious anemia?
What can trigger repeated spasms of the diaphragm?
What can trigger repeated spasms of the diaphragm?
What is the main danger associated with diarrhea?
What is the main danger associated with diarrhea?
How much gas is normally expelled per day?
How much gas is normally expelled per day?
What can cause constipation?
What can cause constipation?
What is the term for the compulsion to swallow non-food items?
What is the term for the compulsion to swallow non-food items?
What is heartburn often controlled by?
What is heartburn often controlled by?
