Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

Anatomy & Physiology

23. The Digestive System

Introduction to the Digestive System

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Multiple Choice

Which sphincter separates the small intestine from the large intestine?

Lower esophageal sphincter

Ileocecal sphincter

Anal sphincter

Pyloric sphincter

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Identify the location of the small intestine and the large intestine in the digestive system. The small intestine is located between the stomach and the large intestine.

Understand the function of a sphincter in the digestive system. A sphincter is a ring-like muscle that controls the passage of contents between different sections of the digestive tract.

Recognize the role of the ileocecal sphincter. It is located at the junction between the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) and the cecum (the first part of the large intestine).

Differentiate between the sphincters listed in the options: the lower esophageal sphincter is between the esophagus and stomach, the pyloric sphincter is between the stomach and small intestine, and the anal sphincter is at the end of the digestive tract.

Conclude that the ileocecal sphincter is the correct sphincter that separates the small intestine from the large intestine, based on its anatomical position and function.