GI - Small and large intestine

Question 1

Structure of small intestine

Answer 1

Duodenum
Jejunum
Ileum

Question 2

The function of the small intestine

Answer 2

digestion and absorption of products and water

Question 3

Function in the duodenum

Answer 3

mixes chyme with pancreatic and liver secretions

Question 4

Function Jejunum

Answer 4

Digestion and absorption of nutrient

Question 5

Function Ileum

Answer 5

Specialist function - absorbs vit B12

Question 6

How long is the small intestine?

Answer 6

4.5 - 6.5 m

Question 7

The total absorptive surface area of the small intestine is

Answer 7

250m2

Question 8

Mechanical digestion in the small intestine takes place by

Answer 8

Segmentation

Question 9

Segmentation is

Answer 9

localised
non-propulsive
Mixes chyme with enzymes

Question 10

The large intestine is also known as

Answer 10

the colon

Question 11

Parts of the colon?

Answer 11

Ascending Colon
Transverse Colon
Descending Colon
Sigmoid Colon

Question 12

The large intestine consists of

Answer 12

Caecum
Colon (A,T,D,S)
Rectum
Anus

Question 13

The function of the large intestine

Answer 13

Completes food and water absorption

Forms and expels faeces