CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

1

You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Nutrition

nbsp;What is ...

Question

What is the function of the anal sphincter ??

Open in App

Solution

The function of anal sphincter is to control the exit of feces from the digestive system through the anus. There are two types of anal sphincters, internal and external. Internal anal sphincter is involuntary and not under our control. While external anal sphincter is voluntary.

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

1

Similar questions

State the position and function of pyloric sphincter

Q. State the function of the sphincter muscle. Name the two types of sphincter muscles. Where are these located? [3 MARKS]

Upper oesophageal sphincter is made up of___ and lower oesophageal sphincter of ___.

Q. The internal sphincter of the urinary bladder is under involuntary control whereas the external sphincter is under voluntary control.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Nutrition

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Standard X Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon