Words Beginning With C Flashcards
(11 cards)
What are chylomicrons?
Large lipoproteins that transport dietary fats and cholesterol from the intestines to other locations in the body.
What is the role of the caecum?
It is the beginning of the large intestine, connecting the ileum of the small intestine to the colon.
What is the appendix?
A small, tube-like structure attached to the caecum on the right side of the large intestine.
What is calculus in a medical context?
A stone formed within the body, often in the kidneys or bladder.
What are colonic polyps?
Benign epithelial growths of the colonic mucosa.
What does cirrhosis refer to?
Scarring of the liver.
Fill in the blank: Chylomicrons are large ______ that transport dietary fats and cholesterol.
[lipoproteins]
True or False: The appendix is located on the left side of the large intestine.
False
What is the function of dietary fats?
To provide energy and support cell structure.
What does ‘fine together’ imply in a biological context?
To pair or combine.
What is the significance of Candida in human health?
It is a genus of yeasts that can cause infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
