Match each of the terms with its definition or description.
-Part of the large intestine that is between the cecum and hepatic flexure
A)Liver
B)Gallbladder
C)Mucosa layer
D)Mesentery
E)muscularis layer
F)Serosa layer
G)Ascending colon
H)Salivary glands
I)Esophagus
J)Fundus
K)Pylorus
L)Duodenum
M)Ileum
N)Pancreas
O)Transverse Colon
P)Peristalsis
Q)Vermiform appendix
R)Villi
S)Descending colon
T)Jejunum

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The ascending colon is the part of the large intestine that is between the cecum and hepatic flexure.

Answer: L
 The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine, which receives the contents of the stomach and secretions from the liver and pancreas.

Answer: O
 The transverse colon is the part of the large intestine that runs horizontally across the abdomen, between the ascending and descending colon.

Answer: P
 Peristalsis is the coordinated contraction and relaxation of muscles that propels food through the digestive system.

Answer: Q
 The vermiform appendix is a small, tube-like structure attached to the cecum, which has no known function in humans but can become inflamed, causing appendicitis.

Answer: R
 Villi are small finger-like projections in the lining of the small intestine that increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients.

Answer: S
 The descending colon is the part of the large intestine that runs down the left side of the abdomen, between the transverse colon and rectum.

Answer: T
 The jejunum is the second part of the small intestine, where the majority of nutrient absorption occurs.

Match Each of the Terms with Its Definition or Description