Large Intestine
How many sections is the large intestine divided into?
3 Sections
Where are they located?
Below the stomach
Where is it located?
Under the liver
What color is the Pancreas?
Grayish Pink Colored
What are the main functions of the liver?
Supports metabolism, detoxification, immunity, and digestion.
How long in length is the Large Intestine?
5-6 Feet
What is their purpose?
Main site for digestion and absorption
What is it shaped like?
A pear
How many Glandular Tissues are present in the Pancreas?
2 Tissues
1 Endocrine & 1 Exocrine
How many parts (lobes) does the liver have?
2 (right and left)
How many types of colons are there?
4 Colons
How long are they?
20-26 feet
How long is the Gallbladder?
3 to 4 inches
What does the word "compound" indicate?
It indicates that the ducts have branches
How much does the liver grow/shrink every day?
40%
What shape does the Sigmond Colon make?
S Shape
How many divisions are there?
3
What does it do?
Collects bile that exits the stomach
What type of hormone do the Beta Cells secrete?
Insulin
What are liver cells called?
"These folds may overlap and make it difficult to insert instruments during a _____".
Colonoscopy
Intestinal lining has tiny projections called___
Villi
Where does the bile go after the Gallbladder?
the Duodenum
The word "Acinar" means that the cells are in a _____ formation.
Clustered
What are the anatomical units of the liver?
Hepatic Lobules