The Alimentary Canal: The Large Intestine (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is the length of the large intestine?
What is the length of the large intestine?
1.5m
What is the main function of the large intestine?
What is the main function of the large intestine?
To re-absorb water
Where does water reabsorption occur in the large intestine?
Where does water reabsorption occur in the large intestine?
Colon
Where is faeces stored before egestion?
Where is faeces stored before egestion?
Rectum
What causes diarrhoea?
What causes diarrhoea?
Material moving too quickly through the colon
What causes constipation?
What causes constipation?
Material moving too slowly through the colon
What does fibre stimulate in the digestive system?
What does fibre stimulate in the digestive system?
Peristalsis
What is peristalsis?
What is peristalsis?
Involuntary muscular contraction
Which vitamins do bacteria in the colon produce?
Which vitamins do bacteria in the colon produce?
Vitamins B and K
What type of relationship exists between humans and intestinal bacteria?
What type of relationship exists between humans and intestinal bacteria?
Mutualistic
What is a vestigial organ?
What is a vestigial organ?
A body part no longer important
What is the treatment for appendicitis?
What is the treatment for appendicitis?
Appendectomy