The pouchlike first part of the large intestine is called the ____
a. colon
b. cecum
c. duodenum
d. jejunum
b
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
The process that converts fibrinogen to fibrin and results in the formation of a more solid clot is called __________.
a) coagulation b) thrombolysis c) clot retraction d) platelet plug formation
A 60-year-old woman who is hospitalized during recovery from a hysterectomy does not have a bowel movement for several days while eating solid foods
Because intestinal obstruction is suspected, she is returned to the OR for an exploratory laparotomy. The pattern of motility most likely to be observed in her gastrointestinal tract during the surgery can best be described as: A. peristalsis B. segmentation C. retroperistalsis D. spasm E. ileus
Magnesium sulfate, commonly sold as Epsom salt, can be used as a bath salt to relax tight, aching muscles. Explain this effect in view of what you have learned in this chapter section.