GIGU Flashcards
1
Q
IBD- T/F the colon is not considered to be completely essential to survive.
A
True
2
Q
the colon can be functionally divided through _____ into how many parts?
A
- the center of the transverse colon into 2 parts
- right colon and left colon
3
Q
what structures are included in the right colon?
A
cecum and ascending colon and right half of the transverse colon
4
Q
what does the right colon include?
A
- cecum
- ascending colon
- right half of the transverse colon
5
Q
What role does the right colon play?
A
- Water and electrolyte absorption and fermentation of undigested sugar via bacteria
6
Q
How big are the walls of the ramen
A
