Which of These Statements About the Anal Canal Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements about the anal canal is true? The anal canal:

• A) is about 2 cm long in the adult.
• B) slants backward toward the sacrum.
• C) contains hair and sebaceous glands.
• D) is the outlet for the gastrointestinal tract.

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