Faeces formed in the large intestine
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Undigested materials and excretory materials are moved by peristalsis
In the colon, water is absorbed making the feces more solid
Colon secretes mucus to bind the feces and lubricate the feces movement.
Feces stored temporarily in the rectum
Defecation reflex causes contraction of the rectal muscle and relaxes the internal anal sphincter.
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