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The rectum is a pouch at the end of the large intestine. The role of the rectum is to store feces for immediate expulsion from the body. So the feces just sits there until the person goes to the toilet.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt doesn't "do" much of anything; it's what's left over after the nutrients have been extracted. A substantial amount of feces is also composed of the remains of bacteria that live in the gut, and these do do (no pun intended) something; they're symbionts that break down molecules that we can't ourselves, or in some cases even produce vital nutrients ... vitamin B12 is a good example.
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What stores feces before release in the digestive system?
The rectum stores feces in the digestive system before release. Release of feces through the anus is known as defecation.
Give the part of digestive system what is the opening at the end of digestive system from which feces exit the body?
mouth
Organ responsible for feces formation?
Human feces (or stools) are produced by the entire digestive system.
What system's produces the feces in an earthworm?
The Digestive track, it is in the anus.
Why are feces made?
The body makes feces in order to eliminate the dead bacteria and excess water. Feces is made by the digestive system.
What is the last section of the digestive system from which feces are eliminated?
rectum ~HellShadow95
Why is chick feces green?
Their digestive system is starting to fully develop
Where is the waste of the digestive system stored?
The digestive system gets rid of undigested solid food wastes in the form of feces.
What is the exports of the digestive system?
The digestive system breaks down food into absorbable nutrients. It excretes the remaining undigestible food waste as feces.
Is elimanation part of the digestive system?
Elimination is one of the functions of the digestive system. The movement of undigested food in the form of feces is one of the functions of the excretory system.
Is the large intestine part of the excretory system?
If you mean what body system it's a part of the Digestive System
Where are the feces formed in the human digestive system?
In the large intestine otherwise known as the colon.
