The intestine is made up of the small and large intestine. Where does the small intestine begin and end, and what does it include? Where does the large intestine begin and end, and what does it include?


The small intestine begins at the pyloric sphincter and moves through the duodenum, jejunum, ileum, and ileocecal sphincter. The large intestine begins with the cecum and continues through the colon, the rectum, and the anus.

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When a tooth has a solid red line going through the roots, this could generally mean what about the tooth?

It is in need of endodontic treatment. It is unerupted. It is a full gold crown. It is impacted.

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A 46 year Hepatitis C positive woman comes to the clinic for her first Hepatitis B vaccine today. She tells you that she is leaving for a trip and will be away in one month when her second shot is due. What would you do?

a. Administer half of the vaccine today and save half for next week b. Discuss postponing the start of the vaccine series until after her trip. c. Schedule her to come back in 3 weeks for the second shot so that she has it before the trip. d. Tell her to come back for the second shot when she returns.

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The premature and abrupt separation of the placenta is called _____.

A. placenta previa B. abruption placentae C. delivery of placenta D. circumvallate placenta

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