The Portions of the Large Intestine Include

question 52

Multiple Choice

The portions of the large intestine include

• A) the duodenum, cecum, and rectum.
• B) the jejunum, colon, and anus.
• C) the cecum, colon, rectum, and anus.
• D) the colon, duodenum, cecum, and rectum.
• E) the colon, anus, duodenum, and jejunum.

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Definitions:

Guard Cells

Specialized cell pairs that flank stomatal pores on plant leaves, regulating the opening and closing of the pores to control gas exchange and water loss.

Casparian Strip

A band of cell wall material found in plant roots that is impervious to water and solutes, ensuring that all materials pass through a cell membrane before entering the plant.

Endodermal Cells

Cells that form the endoderm, the innermost layer of the embryo, giving rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts.

Mycorrhizal Relationship

A symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular host plant, improving nutrient and water uptake.