Intestines Flashcards
The _______ has thenarrowestdiameter of all the parts of the alimentary canal
small intestine
The small intestine is located between the ____ and ____
stomach, large intestine
The small intestine has finger-like projections that increase the surface area and absorption rate. These projections are called ____
microscopic villi
This part of the small intestine has biliary and pancreatic openings for breaking down proteins and fats
Duodenum
This part of the small intestine starts at the end of the stomach
Duodenum
Villi are present in this part of the small intestine
Jejunum
The ____ is the part of the small intestine that is responsible for the absorption of remaining nutrients, vitamins (especially B12), and bile salts.
Ileum
The ____ of the small intestine ends into the large intestine
ileum
The ____ is the double fold of peritoneal tissue from the posterior abdominal wall, keeping the intestines in place
mesentery
Crohn’s disease is related to the
mesentery
The appendix is attached to the
caecum
T/F: Large intestine can absorb nutrients
False, because the large intestine does not contain villi
It absorbs:
water and salts
The ascending colon is on the ____ side of the abdomen
right
