THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

RECTUM AND ANUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the short tube where waste material is compressed into a solid form?
A
anus
B
large intestine
C
rectum
D
ureter
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The large intestine ends in a short tube called the rectum. Here, the waste is compressed into solid form. The solid waste is then eliminated from the body through the anus, a muscular opening at the end of the rectum.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nasogastric tubes are part of the standard of care in treating intestinal obstruction and can also be used to provide nutritional support. They are most common in surgical patients but are useful in any patient population where gastric decompression or nutritional support is necessary.

Detailed explanation-3: -A long tube-like organ that connects the stomach and the large intestine. It is about 20 feet long and folds many times to fit inside the abdomen. The small intestine has three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.

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