The Colon Is Comprised of Segments Called

question 26

Multiple Choice

The colon is comprised of segments called

• A) rugae.
• B) alveoli.
• C) valvulae conniventes (valves of Kerckring).
• D) haustra.

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Definitions:

Colonic

Pertaining to the colon, the largest portion of the large intestine, involved in water and salt absorption and the storage and formation of feces.

Colectomy

Surgical removal of all or part of the colon, often to treat diseases of the colon including cancer.

Colonoscopy

A diagnostic procedure that uses a long, flexible tube with a camera to view the interior lining of the colon and rectum.

Colostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening for the colon through the abdomen to allow bodily waste to exit through a stoma.