The first portion of the colon (the ____) , is a pouch that is situated below the place where the large and small intestines join (ileocecal junction).

Which of the following is NOT a function of the large intestines? A: Absorption of water B: Absorption of nutrients C: Production of vitamin K D: Production of feces

Gastrojejunostomy describes a procedure that____( ). A: surgically removes gallstones through an opening in the abdomen. B: surgically creates an opening between the intestines and the abdominal wall C: surgically creates a passageway between the gallbladder duct to the intestine D: surgically creates an artificial opening between the stomach and jejunum

Which of the following statements about the enteric nervous system is TRUE? A: It functions both autonomously and by communication with the central nervous system B: Its neurons are embedded only in the tunica mucosa C: It controls secretion, but has no effect on motility in the intestine D: It innervates the esophagus and stomach, but not the intestines E: It’s not communicated with the central nervous