Small Bowel & Colonic Function Flashcards
1
Q
The only site of nutrient absorption
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Small intestine
2
Q
Functions of intestinal motility
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3
Q
Pacemaker cells of the gut
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Interstitial cells of Cajal
4
Q
True or false: Slow waves of the cells of Cajal are always present.
A
True! But they require spike potentials to initiate contractions
5
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