APPLIED A&P - LARGE INTESTINE

The best way to address colonic looping is by

• changing the patient’s position every 5 min during the procedure to optimize views.

• positioning the patient on their left side with legs straight.

• applying counter-pressure to the patient’s lower abdomen.

• recording vital signs and monitor analgesia.

What is the primary function of motility in the large intestine?

• Absorption of nutrients

• Storage of undigested food

• Mechanical breakdown of food

• Mixing and propulsion of fecal material

What is the primary function of goblet cells in the large intestine?

• Absorption of water

• Secretion of mucus

• Digestion of proteins

• Absorption of nutrients

Which of the following techniques can help minimize looping during colonoscopy?

• Excessive insufflation of air.

• Rapid advancement of the scope.

• Avoidance of patient repositioning.

• Applying torque at the body of the endoscope.

The layer of the large intestine responsible for peristalsis and the movement of contents is the

• muscularis externa.

• submucosa.

• mucosa.

• serosa.

Which of the following factors can slow down motility in the large intestine?

• Laxatives

• High fat diet

• Physical activity

• Increased hydration

Constipation is a most common digestive complaint and mainly occurs amongst patients with

• coeliac disease.

• ulcerative colitis.

• hyperthyroidism.

• hypercalcaemia.

The large intestine is longer than the small intestine

• TRUE

• FALSE

The ileocecal valve controls the passage of material from the ileum to the cecum

• TRUE

• FALSE

The large intestine does not contribute to immune function

• TRUE

• FALSE