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Chpt 3: D.3
Pig Disection: Digestive & Respiratory
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Biology
12th Grade
01/28/2013

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Ascending Colon, Transverse Colon, Descending Colon
Definition
Three major parts of the colon
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Ileal Ostium
Definition
The opening if the small intestine into the large intestine
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Ileal Sphincter
Definition
Surrounds the ileal ostium preventing a reflux of intestinal contents from the large intestine into the small intestine
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Colon
Definition
Another name for the large intestine
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Caecum
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Short, blind sac that is connected to the jejuno-ileum by a mesentery
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Rectum
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Caudal end of the large intestine
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Anus
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Caudal opening of the digestive tract; where solid wastes leave the body
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