DIGESTIVE ORGANS PART 2 Flashcards
This is the longest part of the digestive system. It is where nutrient and water absorption occurs
Small Intestine
This is the part of the small intestine where enzymes are mixed into the chyme for further digestion
Duodenum
This is the part of the small intestine where majority of the nutrient absorption occurs
Jejunum
The last part of the small intestine that absorbs remaining nutrients and sends undigested food to the large intestine.
Ileum
What is the valve that connects the ileum and the Large intestine
Ileocecal Valve
This is the passage of FECAL meterial where slight fluid absorption happens
Large intestine
It is a pouch-like structure located where the small intestine ends (at the ileum) and the large intestine begins
Cecum
Part of the Large Intestine where the feces is still liquid.
Ascending Colon
Part of the large Intestine where the feces is semi liquid
Transverse Colon
Part of the large intestine where the feces is semi solid
Descending Colon
Part of the large intestine where the feces is solid
Sigmoid Colon
This organ stores solid waste (feces) until it is ready to leave the body.
Rectum
The opening at the end of the digestive system where waste is expelled.
Anus