The Digestive System and Body Metabolism 5 Flashcards
Larger in diameter, but shorter than the small intestine
Frames the internal abdomen
Large intestine
Functions of the Large Intestine
Absorption of water
Eliminates indigestible food from the body as feces
Does not participate in digestion of food
Goblet cells produce mucus to act as a lubricant
Structures of the Large Intestine
cecum
appendix
colon
rectum
saclike first part of the large intestine
cecum
Hangs from the cecum
appendix
Accumulation of lymphatic tissue that sometimes becomes inflamed
(appendicitis)
parts of Colon
Ascending
Transverse
Descending
S-shaped sigmoidal
external body opening
anus
Propulsion in the Large Intestine
Sluggish peristalsis
Mass movements
Slow, powerful movements
Occur three to four times per day
Mass movements
_______ occurs with relaxation of the voluntary (external) anal sphincter
Defecation
Accessory Digestive Organs
Salivary glands
Teeth
Pancreas
Liver
Gall bladder
Salivary Glands
Parotid glands
Submandibular glands
Sublingual glands
located anterior to ears
parotid glands
Mixture of mucus and serous fluids
Helps to form a food bolus
Dissolves chemicals so they can be tasted
saliva