2.1 Digestion: From Food the Fuel (Part 4) Flashcards
1
Q
What is the large intestine also known as?
A
colon
2
Q
What are the four sections of the large intestine?
A
- ascending colon
- transverse colon
- descending colon
- sigmoid
3
Q
What can be absorbed in the large intestine?
A
water and minerals
4
Q
What are feces?
A
semi-solid masses of food waste produced in the large intestine
5
Q
How many sphincters control the release of feces?
A
two
6
Q
What are probiotics?
A
foods that contain good bacteria
7
Q
What are examples of probiotics?
A
fermented milk and yogurt
8
Q
What are prebiotics?
A
substances that stimulate bacterial growth in the large intestine
