Understanding the Role of Nutrients in the Large Intestine

Mar 01, 2025

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Discover the significance of proteins, fiber, lipids, and starch in the large intestine. Learn how these nutrients impact digestion, absorption, and overall gut health. Explore the processes that take place in the large intestine to optimize nutrient utilization and support a healthy microbiome.

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Understanding the Role of Nutrients in the Large Intestine

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ANATOMY OF THE LARGE INTESTINE

ANATOMY OF THE LARGE INTESTINE. Dr. Jamila El- Medany. Dr. Ahmed Fathalla Ibrahim. OBJECTIVES. At the end of the lecture, students should: List the different parts of large intestine. List the characteristic features of colon.

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Pathology of the Large Intestine

Objectives. At the end of this segment, when given a clinical presentation, gross specimen, and/or photomicrograph, students will be able to:Compare and contrast the clinical presentations, etiologies, pathogenesis, and gross and microscopic changes found in developmental, inflammatory, circulatory

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LARGE INTESTINE

LARGE INTESTINE . DR. AMEL EASSAWI Dr. Shaikh Mujeeb Ahmed. OBJECTIVES. The student should be able to: Outline the different parts of the large Intestine. Describe motility , secretion , digestion , absorption in the large intestine. Know the functions of Intestinal bacteria.

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The Large Intestine

The Large Intestine. Is horseshoe shaped Extends from end of ileum to anus Lies inferior to stomach and liver Frames the small intestine Also called large bowel Is about 1.5 meters (4.9 ft) long and 7.5 cm (3 in.) wide. The Large Intestine. Functions of the Large Intestine

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Large intestine

Large intestine. Anatomy of the Large Intestine. 2. Large Intestine • Extends from ileocecal valve to anus • Length = 1.5- 2.5m = 5 feet • Regions – Cecum = 2.5- 3 inch – Appendix= 3-5 inch – Colon. Ascending= 5 inch Transverse= 15 inch Descending= 10 inch Sigmoid colon = 10 – 15 inch.

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Large intestine

Large intestine. Ileocaecal junction. Indigestible food residues from the ileum are propelled by peristalsis into the distended first part of the large intestine, the caecum , through the cone-shaped ileocaecal valve.

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