Large Intestine Anatomy Quiz

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Where does the large intestine begin?

At the junction of the cecum with the ascending colon

At the termination of Ilium (correct)

At the anal canal

At the sigmoid colon

What is the function of the large intestine?

Absorption of water and electrolytes (correct)

Secretion of digestive enzymes

Digestion of fats and proteins

Storage of glycogen

Where is the caecum situated?

In the left hypochondriac region

In the right iliac fossa (correct)

In the epigastric region

In the left lumbar region

What forms the ileocecal valve?

Two folds or lips at the opening between the terminal part of the ileum and the cecum Signup and view all the answers

What arteries form the ileocolic artery?

Anterior and posterior cecal arteries Signup and view all the answers

Where is the appendix commonly found in relation to the cecum?

Behind the cecum Signup and view all the answers

Which arteries form the ileocolic artery?

Anterior and posterior cecal arteries Signup and view all the answers

What forms the opening provided with two folds, or lips, which form the ileocecal valve?

Terminal part of the ileum entering the large intestine at the junction of the cecum with the ascending colon Signup and view all the answers

What is the length of the caecum?

2.5 inches (6 cm) Signup and view all the answers

What is situated in the right iliac fossa and is a blind-ended pouch completely covered with peritoneum?

Caecum Signup and view all the answers

Large Intestine Anatomy Quiz

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Where does the large intestine begin?

What is the function of the large intestine?

Where is the caecum situated?

What forms the ileocecal valve?

What arteries form the ileocolic artery?

Where is the appendix commonly found in relation to the cecum?

Which arteries form the ileocolic artery?

What forms the opening provided with two folds, or lips, which form the ileocecal valve?

What is the length of the caecum?

What is situated in the right iliac fossa and is a blind-ended pouch completely covered with peritoneum?

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