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What is the correct directional term to describe small intestine to stomach?
I would say that the stomach is anterior and superior to the small intestine.
Is pendix a body part?
No, "pendix" is not a body part. It seems to be a misspelling or confusion with the term "appendix," which is a small, tube-like structure attached to the beginning of the large intestine.
What is the scientific name of small intestine?
The proper name of the bowel is the large intestine, although some believe the small intestine is uncluded. This means the name bowel can be quite ambiguous so a more appropriate common name is the colon.
What is From cecum to rectum?
The term "from cecum to rectum" refers to the entire length of the large intestine, starting from the cecum, which is the first part of the large intestine, and ending at the rectum, which is the final part before the anus. The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes, as well as forming and storing feces before elimination.
What do Peyers' Patches do?
Peyer's patches are lymphoid follicles located in the wall of the small intestine. They are similar to the tonsils, they 1) destroy bacteria, preventing them from breaching the wall of the small intestine (which is technically "outside" the body) and entering the bloodstream. 2) the generate memory lymphocytes for long term immunity. They are a part of the collection of lymphoid tissues called MALT, mucosa-associated lymphatic tissue. Hope this helps! RN nursing student
Which term describes the largest part of the small intestine?
Illeum
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.
Does both the stomach and small intestine digest food?
The stomach is a generic term for the system that digests food. The small intestine is a part of that system
Medical term for peptic ulcers in part of the upper part of the small intestine?
Duodenal ulcers
What is the term Pertaining to the small intestine?
Enteral means pertaining to the small intestine.
What term describes an inflammation of stomach and small intestine?
inflammation of the jejunum and ileum
What is the medical term meaning abnormal condition of the small intestine?
Enteropathy is any abnormal condition of the small intestine.
What is the term when the nutrients are absorbed into your small intestine?
Absorption!
What is the term for forming an opening between the stomach small intestine and colon?
The term for forming an opening between the stomach, small intestine, and colon is gastrojejunocolostomy.
What is the Large intestine called?
The large intestine is called the colon, while enteron is a term for the intestine, both small and large.
What is the correct directional term to describe small intestine to stomach?
I would say that the stomach is anterior and superior to the small intestine.
What is the medical term pertaining to the third section of the small intestine?
The small intestine is divided into three structural parts: ..Duodenum 26 cm (9.8 in) in lengthJejunum 2.5 m (8.2 ft)Ileum 3.5 m (11.5 ft)
