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The function of the Large Intestine (or Colon) is to absorb any remaining vitamins or minerals in your waste. The anus is just a exit for you waste. The rectum, which is right before the anus, hold the feces before it exits your body.
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What is the lat stretch of the large intestine before it exits at the anus?
Descending colon
Is feces as solid body waste expelled through the rectum and anus?
Feces are made in the colon/large intestine, then pass through the rectum and then the anus.
What is the function of the anus on a squid?
weed
Part of the large intestine that stores solid waste?
The rectum.After food is transported out of the stomach it first enters the small intestines and then the large intestines. The large intestines, or colon, consists of the cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon (shaped like a sideways 'S') which ends with the rectum. Unless the rectum becomes overburdened, it will store the waste until it is voluntarily excreted via the anus.
What is the main function of Anus in digestive system?
The main function of the anus is to let out the feces that your rectum was holding.
What is your anus in your body?
The anus is the opening through which waste is emitted from the colon.
What is the everyday name of colon?
butthole or anus
Can colon polyps protrude out of the anus?
yes
What has the author J C Goligher written?
J. C. Goligher has written: 'Surgery of the anus, rectum and colon' -- subject(s): Anal Canal, Anus, Anus Diseases, Colon, Colon (Anatomy), Colonic Diseases, Rectal Diseases, Rectum, Surgery
What has the author Harry E Bacon written?
Harry E. Bacon has written: 'Proctology' -- subject(s): Proctology 'Anus, rectum, sigmoid colon; diagnosis and treatment' -- subject(s): Lending library, Anus, Rectum, Diseases, Colon (Anatomy) 'Surgical anatomy of the colon, rectum, and anal canal' -- subject(s): Anus, Colon (Anatomy), Rectum 'Atlas of operative technic' -- subject(s): Anal Canal, Colon, Rectum, Surgery 'Anus, rectum, sigmoid colon'
What part of the large intestine connects to the anus?
The small intestine connects your stomach to your colon (also called large intestine), and your colon then attaches to your rectum and finally to your anus.
What is order material passes through large intestine?
Cecum, ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid colon, rectum, anus
What has the author Philip H Gordon written?
Philip H. Gordon has written: 'Neoplasms of the colon, rectum, and anus' -- subject(s): Anus, Anus neoplasms, Cancer, Colon (Anatomy), Colonic Neoplasms, Rectal Neoplasms, Rectum
What is the first section of the colon called?
The rectum is the lower end of the colon. Then your feces moves into your anus.
What happens to waste materials when they leave the colon?
After waste leaves the Colon, it enters the Rectum, and is discharged through the Anus.
What are the two MajorRegions of large intestine?
In order as follows: Cecum, Ascending colon, Transverse colon, Descending colon, and sigmoid colon, followed by the rectum, anal canal and the anus.
What is the function of the anus of an earthworm?
The anus is used to dispose of waste materials after it has passed through the digestive tract.
