HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A short tube at the end of the large intestine that stores solid waste is the ____
A
Anus
B
Rectum
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The rectum is the lower part of the large intestine that connects to the sigmoid colon . It is about 15 cm (6 in) long. It receives waste from the colon and stores it until it passes out of the body through the anus.

Detailed explanation-2: -A cecostomy (see KOSS toe me) tube is also called a C-tube. It is a non-latex tube or catheter placed in the first part of the large intestine, also called the cecum (Picture 1). A procedure called an irrigation is done to provide a comfortable, convenient way to clean out the bowel.

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