Defaecation

 

 
9.5 Defaecation
 

Faeces formed in the large intestine

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Undigested materials and excretory materials are moved by peristalsis

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In the colon, water is absorbed making the feces more solid

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Colon secretes mucus to bind the feces and lubricate the feces movement.

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Feces stored temporarily in the rectum

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Defecation reflex causes contraction of the rectal muscle and relaxes the internal anal sphincter.