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    what does the rectum in a human body do to help absorb food

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    The rectum (Latin for "straight") is an 8-inch chamber that connects the colon to the anus. It is the rectum's job to receive stool from the colon, to let the person know that there is stool to be evacuated, and to hold the stool until evacuation happens. When anything (gas or stool) comes into the rectum, sensors send a message to the brain. The brain then decides if the rectal contents can be released or not. If they can, the sphincters relax and the rectum contracts, disposing its contents. If the contents cannot be disposed, the sphincter contracts and the rectum accommodates so that the sensation temporarily goes away.


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    Ducky

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    Eeeewwwww....
    ROMOS

    Even the Queen farts.
    Ducky

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    No!!!!????
    ROMOS

    Well, I was talking to the Duke just the other day and he tells me it's getting worse...yep!..WORSE!!!!
    Ducky

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    The Queen will not be amused to learn that you and Phil are discussing her behind her back.
    ROMOS

    That is where it all goes on after all...as they say....don't they?
    Ducky

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    "They" DO say. :)

    It had better get absorbed BEFORE it hits the rectum. OUCH !



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