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Bowel movements are the body's way of getting rid of waste from the digestive system. When food is digested, the nutrients are absorbed and the remaining waste travels through the intestines. Muscles in the intestines push the waste towards the rectum, where it is stored until it is ready to be expelled from the body as a bowel movement. This process is controlled by the nervous system and can vary in frequency and consistency depending on factors like diet, hydration, and overall health.

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Can vampires have bowl movements?

Seriously? Ha ha, funny. First of all, I think you mean bowel movements, not bowl movements. Just to let you know. And... although there is no real scientific evidence (and none backing the existence of vampires for that matter, sorry man), I don't think that vampires would have bowel movements because they don't eat. They are the undead and the undead can't be bothered with normal human daily junk to do. And when they suck blood, if I'm correctly informed, it doesn't go into their stomach, it goes into their veins. I think... Humans don't digest stuff that goes into your veins so neither should vampires. So... I guess vampires don't have bowel movements. Dude, I couldn't resist posting an answer to this question, it was too tempting. What I want to know is how that thought would cross anyone's mind... who knows?


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