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Its a mix of undigested foods, excess nutrients not required by the body, dead cells and mucus that the body needs to remove
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Which intestine is feces formed in?
large
Why is the large intestine called the garbage dump?
Feces is formed in the large intestine.
Where are the feces formed in the human digestive system?
In the large intestine otherwise known as the colon.
How are coprolites formed?
Coprolites are the petrified feces of ancient animals. They are classified as trace fossils.
What is a green olive?
Stools/feces are dark olive green, formed and loose for about six weeks.
What organ is involved in water absorption and feces formation?
The Kidney.definitely not the large intestine or colon.
What is absorbed in the large intestine to concentrate the feces?
Water. Water is absorbed from the feces to make it well formed. Food is almost in liquid form as it enters the large intestine. It is important job of the large intestine to absorb the water from the feces. It will be inconvenient to pass the liquid feces. There will be loss of water and electrolytes also. It can endanger your life.
What part of the body use to get food?
By the large and small intestine. The feces are formed in the large intestine, these are undigested foods.
Why does feaces smell?
The reason why feces smell is because of the products that are formed during bacterial action. For example, bacteria produce hydrogen sulfide and other compounds that are rich in sulfur that makes feces smell bad.
Where are faeces stored?
faeces are stored in the rectrum!
Why are feces still formed even when all the food is digested?
the body will break down its own fat for energy. Feces are made up of materials that the body cannot digest, such as seeds, certain fruit skins and other fibers. Feces is also made up of foreign materials that you may have swallowed accidentally, such as a small coin. Feces is also made up of live and dead bacteria. Remember, the small intestine only absorbs the nutrients of food, not the food itself. Even when all of the nutrients are absorbed, some food bits aren't completely digested and are passed out in feces. Feces also contains dead Bacteria, sloughed off mucosal cells and dried contents of digestive juices, hence it is formed even if whole food is digested.
Is it feces or feces?
Feces is correct in America. Faeces is correct in International English.
