Backup of Fecal Material from the Colon to the Small

question 55

Multiple Choice

Backup of fecal material from the colon to the small intestine is prevented by the:

• A)lower intestinal sphincter
• B)interintestinal valve
• C)colonic valve
• D)ileocecal valve

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Definitions:

Metabolize

The process by which living organisms transform food into energy and building blocks for cells, or breaking down of substances to excrete waste.

Body Systems

Organized groups of tissues that work together to perform complex functions for the body, such as the circulatory, digestive, and nervous systems.

Breast Milk

The milk produced by human mammary glands, specifically designed to nourish infants with necessary nutrients for growth and development.

Excreted

The process by which waste products of metabolism are eliminated from an organism, usually through urine, feces, sweat, or exhalation.