Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Formation

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the formation of feces?

• A) Contractions of the small intestine move digested food and chyme toward the colon.
• B) The rectum removes water and minerals from the residual waste product and compresses the waste into feces for excretion through the anus.
• C) The small intestine compresses the waste into feces for excretion.
• D) None of these are correct.

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Definitions:

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