Rectum
Large intestine
stomach
Small intestine
Pharnyx
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the final section of the large intestine, terminating at the anus.
What is a rectum
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The rectum is the last stop before the feces is eliminated through the anal canal. Similar to the colon electrolytes are absorbed (sodium, potassium, chloride) and indigestible food ingredients are decomposed by anaerobic bacteria. The stool is thickened through water absorption and mixed with mucus.
What is the function of the rectum
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The rectum is the concluding part of the large intestine that terminates in the anus. The average length of the human rectum may range between 10 and 15 cm. Its diameter can be compared to that of the sigmoid colon (the part of the large intestine nearest the rectum) at its onset.
Where is the rectum located
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