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Small and large intestine numeric specifications

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The small intestine extends from _______ to __________.   Pyloric sphincter, ileocecal valve  
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What is the length of the small intestine?   22 feet (6.5 meters), 1.5 inch diameter to 1 inch diameter  
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Name the 3 parts of the small intestine.   Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum  
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How long is the duodenum?   8 - 10 inches (20 - 24 centimeters) (Is C-shaped)  
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Where does the duodenum begin?   At the pylorus  
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The duodenum has how many regions?   4  
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What is the name of the first region and how long is it?   Duodenal bulb (1st Region)  
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Name the second region and how long it is.   Descending region - 3 or 4 inches (7.6 - 10 cm) long.  
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Name third region and how long it is.   Horizontal region - 2.5 inches (6 cm)  
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Name the fourth region and how long it is.   Ascending region  
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Where does the 4th portion end?   Duodenojejunal flexure  
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Where is the duodenal loop?   In the second portion.  
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How long is the jejunum?   8 feet (2.4 meters)  
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How long is the ileum?   11.5 feet (3.5 meters)  
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The ileum extends from _______ to _____________ .   Jejunum, Ileocecal valve  
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The jejunum extends from ___________ to ______________.   duodenojejunal flexure, ileum  
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How long is the duodenum?   10 inches (26 centimeters)  
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The large intestine begins at ____________ and ends at ____________.   Ileum, anus  
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Name the 4 parts of the large intestine   Cecum, Colon, Rectum, Anal canal  
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How long is the large intestine?   5 feet  
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Where is the cecum located?   Below the junction of ileum and colon.  
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What is attached to the posteromedial side of the cecum?   The vermiform appendix  
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Name the parts of the colon.   Ascending, transverse, Descending, Sigmoid  
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The rectum extends from _________ to __________.   Sigmoid colon, Anal canal  
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How long is the rectum?   6 inches (15 cm)  
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