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what are the 4 functions of the large intestines?
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1. composition of absorption (major=H2O)
2. expulsion of feces 3. formation of feces 4. production of vitamins |
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explain the epithelium of the large intestine
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-simple columnar that contains microvilli: mostly absorptive of water and goblet cells
-located in intestinal glands |
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what do the goblet cells do in the epithelium?
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mucous for ease in passing
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what does the lamina propria?
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solitary lymphatic nodules
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muscularis externa of the large intestine?
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thickened external longitudinal muscle that causes taenia coli and contractions of the bands result in Haustra
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what does the Serosa of the large intestine consist of?
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epiploic appendages- fatty apendages only seen in large intestine (visceral peritonium)
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