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    What Is the Primary Function of the Rectum
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What Is the Primary Function of the Rectum

Question 137

Question 137

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What is the primary function of the rectum?


A) Controls functioning of the colon
B) Absorbs minerals from waste materials
C) Stores waste materials prior to evacuation
D) Absorbs excess water from waste materials

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