ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The last stage of the digestive system takes place in the ____
A
body
B
stomach.
C
intestines.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rectum is where feces are stored until they leave the digestive system through the anus as a bowel movement.

Detailed explanation-2: -The final stage of the digestive system is the colon (large intestine) which absorbs water and salts before the remains are passed out of the rectum as faeces.

Detailed explanation-3: -The lowest part of your small intestine is the ileum. This is where the final parts of digestive absorption take place.

Detailed explanation-4: -The last part of the small intestine. It connects to the cecum (first part of the large intestine).

Detailed explanation-5: -The small bowel connects to the large bowel, also called the large intestine or colon. The intestines are responsible for breaking food down, absorbing its nutrients and solidifying the waste. The small intestine is the longest part of the GI tract, and it is where most of your digestion takes place.

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