THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of the anus?
A
Opening where solid waste is eliminated
B
A short tube that stores solid waste until it is eliminated from the body
C
Stores bile
D
Organ where water from food is absorbed into the bloodstream
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The main function of the anus is to control the exit of feces from the body during an act of defecation. 4. There are two sphincters present in the anus. These are the internal anal sphincter and the external anal sphincter.

Detailed explanation-2: -This gives it an important role in your health. It opens to let food waste come out at the end of its journey through your digestive tract. It also closes to keep infections out. Your anus is small, but if it’s injured or not working well, the symptoms and repercussions might be large.

Detailed explanation-3: -The solid waste is eliminated through the anus using peristaltic movements of the rectum.

Detailed explanation-4: -The anus is the opening at the far end of the digestive tract through which stool leaves the body.

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