Chapter 23 The Gastrointestinal Tract

When inflamed, it causes appendicitis. 2. Colon. a) Functions (1) Fluid and vitamin absorption. b) Consists of the ascending colon, transverse colon, and the descending colon. c) Over 99% of colon bacteria are obligate anaerobes . 3. Rectum. a) The last 20 cm of the large intestine. 4. Anal canal. a) Last portion of rectum for defecation of feces ................
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