Large Intestine

Question 1

The opening from the ileum into the large intestine is guarded by the

Answer 1

Ileocecal sphincter

Question 2

What are the four major regions for the large intestine

Answer 2

Cecum, colon, rectum, anal canal

Question 3

Mechanical digestion is mechanical movement of the large intestine including

Answer 3

Haustral churning, peristalsis and mass peristalsis

Question 4

What is haustral churning

Answer 4

When each haustral pouch is filled with chyme the walls contract and squeeze the contents into the next haustrum

Question 5

What is peristalsis and mass peristalsis

Answer 5

A strong peristaltic wave beginning at the middle of the transvers colon and driving the contents of the colon into the rectum

Question 6

The last stages of chemical digestion occur in the large intestine through the

Answer 6

Activity of bacteria

Question 7

By the time chyme has remained in the large intestine 3-10 hr it has become solid because of

Answer 7

Water absorption and is now called feces

Question 8

The elimination of feces from the rectum through the anus is called

Answer 8

Defecation

Question 9

Where does the large intestine extend from

Answer 9

The ileum to the anus