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What is meaning of rectum?

The terminal part of the large intestine; -- so named because supposed by the old anatomists to be straight. See Illust. under Digestive.


What is the terminal portion of the small intestines?

The terminal portion of the small intestine is called the ileum. It connects to the large intestine at the ileocecal valve.


What organ excretes fecal matter?

Poop, or feces, is excreted by the anus which is the terminal opening of the large rectum, a part of the large intestine or colon.


What portion of the large intestine becomes the anal canal?

The terminal portion of the large intestine forms the anal canal, which is the last part of the digestive tract before the anus. The anal canal begins at the anorectal junction and ends at the anal verge.


What is the large intestine system?

digestive


What system does the large intestine work?

The large intestine is part of the digestive system.


What system does the large intestine work in?

The large intestine is part of the digestive system.


Absorption occurs in this part of the intestine?

large intestine (colon)


What part of the large intestine does the small intestine empty into?

cecum


Differences between large intestine and rectum?

the rectum is part of the large intestine. it holds waste.


Is the cecum is part of the small intestine?

The Cecum is part of the Large Intestine. It is located near the Appendix.


Are the rectum and anus a part of the large intestine or are they separate organs?

The rectum and anus are part of the digestive system but are separate from the large intestine. The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from undigested food, while the rectum stores waste before it is eliminated through the anus.