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Blood from the superior mesenteric artery feeds what major abdominal organs?
small intestine and proximal large intestine
Are peyer patches in the proximal or distal intestine?
proximal ?
End of the small intestine?
ileum = the third and lowest division of the small intestine
The primary site of nutrient absorption is the?
The primary site of nutrient absorption is the small intestine. It is equipped with specialized structures called villi and microvilli that increase the surface area for efficient absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the third part of the small intestine?
ileumitisdiverticulitisIleitis. This refers to the inflammation of the third part of the small intestine (the ileum). Inflammation of the large intestine is called colitis.
The third part of the small intestine?
Ileum
What part of the large intestine is just proximal to the anus?
The rectum is the part of the large intestine that is just proximal to the anus. It serves as a temporary storage site for feces before they are expelled from the body.
What is the lower third of small intestine is called?
The lower third of the small intestine is called the ileum. It is the final section of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine at the ileocecal valve. The ileum is responsible for absorbing nutrients and transferring waste to the colon for elimination.
Which term describes part of the small intestine?
The term that describes part of the small intestine is the "duodenum."
What is the order of passageways from proximal to distal?
The order of passageways from proximal to distal in the human body is typically mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine (duodenum, jejunum, ileum), large intestine (cecum, colon, rectum), and anus.
Where is the location of the last part of your intestine?
proximal to the dorsal
Where does water reabsorption occur?
Between tubular elements and vascular elements of the nephron beginnings with the proximal convoluted tubule and continuing at least part way into the distal tubule.
