Asked by Mikhal Gulley on May 12, 2024
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A nurse is teaching a patient about the large intestine in elimination. In which order will the nurse list the structures, starting with the first portion?
A) Cecum, ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid, and rectum
B) Ascending, transverse, descending, sigmoid, rectum, and cecum
C) Cecum, sigmoid, ascending, transverse, descending, and rectum
D) Ascending, transverse, descending, rectum, sigmoid, and cecum
Large Intestine
The final section of the digestive system, where water is absorbed and feces are formed.
Cecum
The beginning section of the large intestine into which the ileum of the small intestine empties its contents.
Sigmoid
Pertaining to the sigmoid colon, a part of the large intestine that connects the descending colon to the rectum.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system in relation to bowel elimination.
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Martin GirotoMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The large intestine is divided into the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, and rectum. The large intestine is the primary organ of bowel elimination.
Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system in relation to bowel elimination.