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Digestive System Anatomy: Rectum Function

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To regulate body temperature

To secrete digestive enzymes

To store and evacuate stool (correct)

To absorb nutrients from food

12 inches

5 inches

8 inches (correct)

10 inches

It processes the stool for further digestion

It alerts the body that stool is present and holds it until evacuation (correct)

It absorbs nutrients from the stool

It immediately evacuates the stool

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Salivary glands, esophageal sphincter, pyloric sphincter, and rectum are all components of the digestive system.

The rectum is a straight, 8-inch chamber that connects the colon to the anus.
The rectum receives stool from the colon.
The rectum has a sensory function, alerting an individual of the need to evacuate stool.
The rectum stores stool until evacuation occurs.