Digestive 3

Question 1

is the caecum intra or retroperitoneal?

Answer 1

Both. there is a mobile ceacum and fixed caecum

Question 2

what creates and borders haustra in the large intestine?

Answer 2

created by tenia coli which are shorter than the colon itself
bordered by semilunar plicae which are temporary (i.e. not permanent) internal mucosal folds

Question 3

what are four distinguishing features of the large intenstine?

Answer 3

epiploic appendages, tenia coli, haustra, semilunar plicae

Question 4

what is the function of the large intestine?

Answer 4

reabsorb water, electrolytes and create solid waste (faeces)