MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
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Question
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What is the muscular tube that extends from oral cavity to anus called? Choose all that apply
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GI tract
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alimentary canal
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esophagus
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small intestines
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respiratory tract
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -the alimentary canal (also called the digestive tract). This long tube of organs makes a pathway for food to travel through the body. It runs from the mouth to the anus (where poop comes out) and includes the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. An adult’s digestive tract is about 30 feet (about 9 meters) long.
Detailed explanation-2: -Colon (Large Intestine): A 5-to 7-foot-long muscular tube that connects the small intestine to the rectum and is responsible for processing waste so that defecation is easy and convenient.
Detailed explanation-3: -Peristalsis is a series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.
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