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What comprises the proximal portion of the small intestines?

cecum


What do you call the upper portion of the small intestines?

stomach


What is the proximal portion of the small intestines?

The ileum.


The terminal portion of the small intestine is known as the?

The Ileum


What does the Diagnosis terminal ileitis to rule out Crohns disease means?

Ileitis is inflammation of the ileum, which is a small portion of the small intestine. Crohn's disease is a type of disease that can also effect the ileum. Terminal ileitis: a chronic inflammatory disease of the intestine involving only the end of the small intestine or TERMINAL ILEUM. Crohn's disease affects primarily the small and large intestines but which can occur anywhere in the digestive system between the mouth and the anus. The diagnosis was thought to be the same however it is now known to be separate and would be treated differently.


Why is the small intestines referred to as the small intestines?

Because they are smaller then the big intestines. So they are referred to as the small intestine.


What is the Middle portion of the small intestine?

The middle portion of the small intestine is called the jejunum. It is responsible for the majority of nutrient absorption in the digestive system due to its large surface area created by the presence of villi and microvilli.


A large portion of the abdominal cavity is taken up by digestive organs which organs are these?

The digestive organs that occupy a large portion of the abdominal cavity include the stomach, liver, pancreas, spleen, and parts of the small and large intestines. These organs work together to break down food, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste from the body.


What disease does Chad Michael Murray have?

Chad Michael Murray doesn't have a disease. However, When he was 15, he had a resection of his small intestines due to a football injury. His intestines were so twisted a portion of them had to be cut out, which causes him to have problems gaining weight.


Why are small intestines longer than large intestines?

The intestines are a tissue from your body.


What is the difference between the esophagus and the small intestines?

what is the difference between the esophagus and the small intestines


What do the stomach small intestines large intestines do?

your stomach and small intestines break food down and anything that gets to your large intestines exits your body through the anus