Of the three regions of the small intestine, the terminal (end) portion is the ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
ileum
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The layer of pleura in direct contact with the lungs is the visceral layer.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The myenteric plexus is
A) primarily composed of connective tissue. B) a layer of longitudinal smooth muscle. C) the mucus secreting layer of the digestive tract. D) a network of neurons. E) a layer of circular smooth muscle.
Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide?
A. ATP B. Calcium ions C. Glucose - a monosaccharide D. Adenine - a nitrogen base E. Cholesterol - a steroid
Celiac disease is caused by an allergy to gluten, a protein found naturally in some grains. The disease damages the lumen of the small intestine, specifically the villi and microvilli. Several symptoms associated with celiac disease would be
a) heartburn, excessive vomiting, and nausea. b) red blood mixed with the stools, light-headedness due to lack of hydration, and weakness. c) fever, elevated white blood cell count and loss of appetite. d) abdominal bloating and pain, chronic diarrhea due to excess unabsorbed water, and weight loss.