The Large Intestine Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 3 regions of the large intestine
A
- Colon
- Rectum
- Anus
2
Q
What happens in the colon?
A
Water is reabsorbed from the remains of the undigested food
3
Q
Name the undigested material that remains?
A
The undigested material that remains is called faeces and consists mainly of fibre
4
Q
Where are faeces stored?
A
Faeces are stored in the rectum
5
Q
What is egestion?
A
This is the process where faeces are egested through the anus
