The Ileocecal Junction Functions as a Valve and a Sphincter

question 33

Multiple Choice

The ileocecal junction functions as a valve and a sphincter. Ileocecal sphincter tone increases after distention of which of the following?

• A)Colon
• B)Esophagus
• C)Ileum
• D)Rectum
• E)Stomach

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Definitions:

Normal Curve

A symmetrical, bell-shaped distribution where most occurrences take place around the mean and probabilities for values taper off as they move away from the mean.

Standard Deviation

A statistic that measures the dispersion or variability of a dataset relative to its mean, used to quantify the amount of variation.

Mean

The average of a set of numbers, calculated by dividing the sum of these numbers by their quantity.

Normally Distributed Random Variable

A variable that follows a normal distribution, characterized by its bell-shaped curve, where its mean, median, and mode coincide.