The hepatic flexure,splenic flexure,cecum,and colon are all
A)parts of the biliary tree.
B)proximal to the LES.
C)parts of the large intestine.
D)parts of the hepatic portal system.

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The hepatic flexure, splenic flexure, cecum, and colon are all parts of the large intestine. The biliary tree refers to the system of ducts that transport bile from the liver and gallbladder to the small intestine, the LES (lower esophageal sphincter) is located at the junction of the esophagus and stomach and is not related to these structures, and the hepatic portal system refers to the circulation of blood from the digestive system to the liver.

The Hepatic Flexure,splenic Flexure,cecum,and Colon Are All