MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
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In the large intestine
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In the small intestine
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The role of the ascending colon is to absorb the remaining water and other key nutrients from the indigestible material, solidifying it to form stool.
Detailed explanation-2: -Assertion :Water and electrolytes are almost fully absorbed in the large Intestine. Reason: In large intestine, haustral contractions (slow segmenting movements) roll the forming faeces over and over, causing absorption of water and electrolytes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Absorption of Water and Elimination of Wastes The wastes are in a liquid state. As they pass through the colon, which is the second part of the large intestine, excess water is absorbed. The remaining solid wastes are calle d feces. Feces accumulate in the rectum, which is the third part of the large intestine.