Digestive system - Processing in the large intestine

7 important questions on Digestive system - Processing in the large intestine

Where to is the colon of the large intestine connected?

The colon of the large intestine is connected to the small intestine

What does the cecum (blinde darm) aids?

The cecum aids in the fermentation of plant material and connects where the small and large intestines meet

What is the Appendix and which body is it placed?

The human cecum has an extension called appendix (aanhangsel) which plays a minor role immunity
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What is the function of the colon?

The colon completes the reabsorption of water that began in the small intestine

What happends with feces ?

Feces, including undigested material and bacteria become more solid (steviger,vaster) as they move through the colon

Where are feces stored and untill when?

Feces are stored in the rectum (endeldarm) until they can be eliminated through the anus

How much sphincters control the movement between the rectum and the anus?

Two sphincters between the rectum and anus control bowel (darm) movements

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