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Question 35

For the digestive system's rectum, which statements are true? Select all that apply.

  1. It temporarily stores feces.Correct answer
  2. It is the principal site of nutrient absorption.
  3. Its stored material awaits elimination.Correct answer
  4. It stores urine arriving from the kidneys.

Explanation

The rectum is the final storage region for feces before elimination from the digestive tract. Urine is stored in the urinary bladder, and most nutrient uptake occurs earlier in the small intestine.

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