NUR 1175 Exam 3

NUR 1175 Exam 3
1. the primary organ of bowel elimination
Answer
large intestine
2. contains feces ready for excretion
Answer
sigmoid colon
3. length of small intestine
Answer
20 plus feet
4. primary site for absorption of nutrients, if the length of this organ is short- ened there is less
absorption of nutrients
Answer
small intestine
5. continues to process chyme from the stomach
Answer
duodenum
6. absorbs CHO and proteins
Answer
jejunum