NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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The last stage of the digestive system takes place in the ____
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body
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stomach.
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intestines.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -It begins in the mouth and ends in the small intestine. The final products of digestion are absorbed from the digestive tract, primarily in the small intestine.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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