Asked by Carlos Vazquez on Apr 29, 2024
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The sphincter that separates the ileum and the cecum is the ________.
A) ileocecal sphincter
B) pyloric sphincter
C) lower esophageal sphincter
D) anal sphincter
Ileocecal Sphincter
A valve situated at the junction of the ileum (last portion of the small intestine) and the cecum (beginning of the large intestine) controlling the flow of digested material.
Ileum
The final and longest segment of the small intestine, where most of the nutrients and minerals from ingested food are absorbed.
Cecum
The beginning of the large intestine, a pouch connected to the junction of the small and large intestines.
- Differentiate between the structure and function of various components of the digestive system.
- Describe the passage of food through the small intestine and the role of its sections.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between the structure and function of various components of the digestive system.
- Describe the passage of food through the small intestine and the role of its sections.
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