Anatomy of small intestine Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three parts of small intestine, in order?
A
duodenum
jejunum
ileum
2
Q
most digestion and absorption of nutrients occur in a long tube called
A
small intestine
3
Q
the small intestine begins at the _______ and eventually opens into the large intestine
A
pyloric cavity
4
Q
duodenum means
A
12
5
Q
jejunum means
A
empty
6
Q
the final and longest intestine at a smooth muscle sphincter is called the
A
ileocecal sphincter
7
Q
a term that describes inflammation of the intestine, primarily of the small intestine
A
enteritis
8
Q
it is a major cause of bowel obstruction in children
A
intussusception
9
Q
refers to a multitude of conditions in which there is defective absorption of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats from the small bowel.
A
malabsorption disorder
