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What is the primary function of the rectum?
What is the primary function of the rectum?
- To regulate body temperature
- To secrete digestive enzymes
- To store and evacuate stool (correct)
- To absorb nutrients from food
What is the approximate length of the rectum?
What is the approximate length of the rectum?
- 12 inches
- 5 inches
- 8 inches (correct)
- 10 inches
What does the rectum do when it receives stool from the colon?
What does the rectum do when it receives stool from the colon?
- 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
What is the relationship between the rectum and the anus?
What is the relationship between the rectum and the anus?
What is the role of the rectum in maintaining continence?
What is the role of the rectum in maintaining continence?
Flashcards
Rectum's Primary Function?
Rectum's Primary Function?
The rectum stores stool and signals the body when evacuation is needed.
Rectum Length?
Rectum Length?
The rectum is approximately 8 inches long.
Rectum's Response to Stool?
Rectum's Response to Stool?
The rectum alerts the body to the presence of stool and holds it until evacuation.
Rectum and Anus?
Rectum and Anus?
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Rectum's Role in Continence?
Rectum's Role in Continence?
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Study Notes
Digestive System Components
- Salivary glands, esophageal sphincter, pyloric sphincter, and rectum are all components of the digestive system.
Rectum Function
- 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.
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