Gastrointestinal tract Flashcards
1
Q
The 4 major functions of the large intestine
A
- recovery of water and electrolytes
- formation and storage of feces
- fermentation of some of the indigestible food matter by bacteria.
2
Q
The organ that lies posterior to the greater curvature of the stomach & is connected by a duct to the duodenum is
A
The pancreas
3
Q
The area in the duodenum where the common bile duct and the pancreatic duct empties just prior to actually entering the duodenum is called?
A
Ampulla of Vater
