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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the function of the LARGE Intestine? | Absorption of Water, Vitamins, Minerals |
| What are the sub-parts of the LARGE Intestines? | PROXIMAL Colon (Cecum), DISTAL Colon |
| What is the function of the Proximal Colon (Cecum)? | receives material via the Ileocecal Sphincter from Vermiform Appendix |
| What is the construction of the Distal Colon? | R Ascending --> L Transverse --> L Descending --> R Sigmoid |
| What is the histological lining of the LARGE Intestine? | Simple Columnar Epithelium (NO Villi) |
| What is the Taenia Coli? | Stripes of LONGITUDINAL Smooth Muscle |
| What are Haustra? | Puoches within internal LARGE Intestine formed by Teania Coli - UNIQUE to Large Intestine |
| What are Epiploic Appendages? | EXTERNAL Fat Filled Bodies on LARGE Intestine |
| What are the functions of the Rectum and Anal Canal? | organs of Defecation - noramlly empty |
| What is the histological lining of the Rectum and Anal Canal? | Sttratified Squamous Epithelium |
| What are the parts of the Anus? | 1. INTERNAL Sphincter = SMOOTH Muscle; 2. EXTERNAL Sphincter = SKELETAL Muscle |
| Why must children LEARN to be potty trained? | they must learn to control their EXTERNAL Sphincter |
| What do the beginning and end of the digestive tract have in common? | both lined with Stratified Squamous Epithelium |