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:

Exposure

The state of being subjected to a harmful substance, environment, or condition.

Arterial Blood Gas

A test that measures the levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases in arterial blood, informing on lung function.

Gases

Substances that are in the state of matter which are neither liquid nor solid, expanding freely to fill the available space.

Berylliosis

A lung disease caused by exposure to beryllium, a toxic metal, leading to inflammation and scarring of lung tissue.