The Order in Which Material Passes Through the Large Intestine

question 152

Multiple Choice

The order in which material passes through the large intestine is

• A) descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon, cecum.
• B) ascending colon, cecum, transverse colon, descending colon.
• C) cecum, descending colon, transverse colon, ascending colon.
• D) cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon.

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Definitions:

Coronary Heart Disease

A condition characterized by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle due to the build-up of plaque in the coronary arteries, leading to increased risk of heart attack.

Cancer

A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.

Strokes

A medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, leading to brain damage and possibly causing paralysis, speech and language problems, and death.

Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood, caused by inadequate insulin production or response.