Large intestine Flashcards
1
Q
how long is the large intestine
A
4-5 feet
2
Q
describe the structure of the large intestine
A
wide tubing
3
Q
describe the location of the large intestine
A
connects small intestine at ileocecal valve
4
Q
function of large intestine
A
reabsorbs water and electrolytes; forms and stores fecies; prevents dehydration
5
Q
electrolytes
A
(+,-) ions> gatorade
6
Q
how much of feces is H2O
A
75%
7
Q
how does fecies get its color
A
bile, billirubin, and verdin
8
Q
how does fecies get its odor
A
bacteria in the air
9
Q
another word for gas that is released by your butt
A
phenol
10
Q
mass movements
A
defecation (reflex) (can’t stop)
11
Q
cecum
A
beginning of colon (LI)
12
Q
ascending colon
A
right
13
Q
transverse colon
A
across
14
Q
descending colon
A
left
15
Q
sigmoid colon
A
end
