Nursing 206 Exam 4 Content Questions and Answers

The peritoneum covers the _____ and lines the ______ Answer> outside of abdominal organs, abdominal walls what does the peritoneum do? Answer> allows organs to glide each other and glide against the abdominal wall without friction what does the esophagus do Answer> moves ingested food to the stomach Peristalsis Answer> Involuntary waves of muscle contraction that keep food moving along in one direction through the digestive system what does the stomach do Answer> liquifies food into chyme what are the parts of the small intestines Answer> duodenum, jejunum, ileum What does the small intestine do? Answer> absorbs nutrients large intestines are known as the Answer> colon parts of the large intestine Answer> ascending, transverse, descending what is the end of the descending colon called Answer> sigmoid what does the large intestines do Answer> absorb water and electrolytes hold feces until defecation the rectum is below the _____, is ____ inches long, and has ____ valves Answer> sigmoid, 5, 3 parts of the anus include Answer> internal spinchter external spinchter internal spinchter is responsible for Answer> involuntary muscle external spinchter is responsible for Answer> voluntary muscle external anus should b