Large intestine Flashcards
how long is the large intestine
4-5 feet
describe the structure of the large intestine
wide tubing
describe the location of the large intestine
connects small intestine at ileocecal valve
function of large intestine
reabsorbs water and electrolytes; forms and stores fecies; prevents dehydration
electrolytes
(+,-) ions> gatorade
how much of feces is H2O
75%
how does fecies get its color
bile, billirubin, and verdin
how does fecies get its odor
bacteria in the air
another word for gas that is released by your butt
phenol
mass movements
defecation (reflex) (can’t stop)
cecum
beginning of colon (LI)
ascending colon
right
transverse colon
across
descending colon
left
sigmoid colon
end
constipation
fecies down in H2O, gets stuck
diarrhea
feces go up in H2O (nerves)
haustra
pouches in walls of colon
appendix size
little finger
where is the appendix
at junction of small and large intestines
what kind of organ is the appendix
lymphatic
rectum
muscle to push out waste (constipation and diarrhea)
Anus
opening for waste (internal sphincter VS external sphincter)
