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9 Cards in this Set
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What is the small intestine specialized in? |
Absorption |
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How does the small intestine absorb so much? |
Long convoluted walls which contain villi and microvilli for increased surface area |
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Where are amino acids and sugars are absorbed? |
Into the blood |
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Where are fatty acid and glycerol are absorbed? |
Into the lacteals (part of the lymphatic system) |
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What three parts make up the large intestine? |
1. Ascending colon 2. Transverse colon 3. Descending colon |
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What inhabits the large intestine and what does it produce? |
E.coli, which further breaks down the chime and produces vitamin K |
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What is the main function of the large intestine? |
Water absorption |
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What does the rectum do? |
Holds feces, stretch receptors sense “fullness” of rectum |
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What is the purpose of the anus? |
Point of eliminated of feces. Controlled by the anal sphincter |
