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When feces contain too much water, that is called diarrhea. Sometimes that can be caused by ingesting certain chemicals, while at other times, that can be caused by microbes and sickness.
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Feces containing excess water?
Feces containing excess water is called diarrhea. One of the most common causes of diarrhea is an infection of the intestines.
What absorbs excess water to make feces?
The large intestine.
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 structrue reabsorbs excess water and forms feces?
Large Intestine
What organ stores feces before they are egested?
Feces technically is not stored, it is held in the Descending Colon until its is ready to be expelled.
What is the medical term meaning excess of fat in feces?
Steatorrhea is excess fecal fat.
Is feces made of rotten food?
No, feces is composed of wastes from digested and partially digested foods after the body has tried to gather all the nutrients it can from the food-stuffs. In addition, feces contains the bacteria E Coli and fluid.
What is the intestine where water is removed?
Excess water is removed from undigested food waste in the large intestine. This waste, called feces, is then stored in the rectum until expelled through the anus.
Is it true that mud contains up to 60 percent water and shrink as excess water is squeezed out?
yes its true
What is the intestine where water is removed called?
Excess water is removed from undigested food waste in the large intestine. This waste, called feces, is then stored in the rectum until expelled through the anus.
Where does the absorption of water and processing of undigested material occur?
The absorption of excess water from waste and the compaction of any undigestible material (fiber) into feces occurs in the large intestine, which is also called the colon.
Why does animals create and secrete urine instead of reusing it for another metabolism purpose?
all animals have to get rid of liquid waste or else the urea in the urine will poison their bodies. there are no other purposes for the waste product because it is just that, waste. animals also need to get rid of excess water in their systems and cannot do that solely with feces. all creatures must get rid of excess water and waste through more than just their feces.
