The Cecum,colon,and Rectum are Parts of Which Structure

Question

The cecum,colon,and rectum are parts of which structure?
A) Hepatic portal system
B) Small intestine
C) Large intestine
D) Biliary tree

Accepted Answer

The cecum, colon, and rectum are all parts of the large intestine. The hepatic portal system is a network of veins that carry blood from the gastrointestinal tract to the liver, the small intestine is the portion of the digestive tract between the stomach and the large intestine, and the biliary tree refers to the network of ducts that carry bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine.