Question

Which part of the digestive canal is involved in the formation of faeces?

Answer 1

Large intestine:

1. It is the last part of the digestive canal.
2. The ileocecal sphincter and the anus are the endpoints of the large intestine (colon).
3. It is smaller than the small intestine but has a bigger diameter.
4. Its job is to remove the waste from the body after absorbing the water from the substance.
5. The cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal are among its divisions.

Rectum:

1. The rectum is the lower part of the alimentary tract that extends from the sigmoid colon to the anal canal.
2. It is the last straight point of the large intestine.
3. In the large intestine, partially digested food (chyme) from the small intestine mixes with mucus and gut bacteria to form stool or faeces.
4. It serves as temporary storage of faecal matter; causes the urge to have a bowel movement.