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The rectum holds the stool until it is ready to come out the anus.

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What is the functions the rectum?

Its main function is as a passage which fecal matter passes through.


Is the rectum part of the chemical or mechanical digestion?

its part of both but it has different functions for both


What is the rectums purpose?

The colon absorbs water. When your colon isn't working properly that's when you have diarreha. The rectum regulates the dispersments of the colon.


Where is your rectum located in the human body?

The rectum is located at the end of the digestive tract, situated just above the anus and below the sigmoid colon. It functions as a temporary storage site for feces before they are expelled from the body. The rectum is part of the large intestine and plays a crucial role in the elimination process.


Do rectum is a mucous membrane?

Yes, the rectum is lined with a mucous membrane, which is composed of epithelial tissue and secretes mucus. This membrane helps protect the underlying tissues, facilitates the passage of stool, and provides lubrication. The mucous membrane in the rectum also plays a role in sensory functions related to defecation.


Is it the rectum first or the anus?

the rectum


What are facts About Rectum?

the rectum is attractive


How many different functions does the digestive system have?

The Digestive System has 7 functions which are: 1. Oral cavity 2. Esophagus 3. Stomach 4. Small Intestine 5. Large Intestine 6. Rectum 7. Anus


Which bowel is connected to the rectum?

The large intestine does connect to the rectum.


What is the last part of the large intestine?

The rectum.the rectum or the decending colon.


What is digested in the Rectum?

Nothing is digested in the rectum, the rectum is the final storage place for feces before they are excreted.


What is Cancer of the rectum?

Cancer of the rectum is the disease characterized by the development of malignant cells in the lining or epithelium of the rectum

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