1000ft view lower GI Flashcards
What is the Tiniae coli
Central linear smooth muscle layer that runs from the cecum to the sigmoid
What do the huastra allow for
allows for segmental contraction/movement
*activated by stretch
What does the large intestine do
Finish absorbing H2O
>400 bacteria species
**Help make Vit K
Storage of waste
Where is Vit K found
In leafy greens, green veggies
Where does the tiniae coli begin
Cecum
When will the internal rectal sphincter open
will reflex when distended
What is the outside of the colon innervated by
pudendal nerve
Which sphincter in the rectum is voluntary
external
What is the importance of Griffiths point
It is the most common spot for ischemic colitis
How big is the anal Canal
2.5-4cm in length
What type of muscle makes up the external rectal sphincter
striated, voluntary skeletal muscle
Where does the water absorbed into the intestine go
into circulation
Where are peyers patches found
ileum
What enzymes help with the absorption of carbs
SGLT1
GLUT5
What does fatty acid breakdown turn into
micelle which is brought to the liver
