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The image shows a dissected view of the contents of the lower abdominal cavity. The prostate gland is responsible for the secretion of prostatic fluid. However, the arrow indicates the rectum, whose function is to expulse the faeces during the defecation process.
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Secretion of prostatic fluid
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The image shows a dissected view of the contents of the lower abdominal cavity. The urinary bladder is responsible for the storage of urine. However, the arrow indicates the rectum, whose function is to expulse the faeces during the defecation process.
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Storage of urine before micturition
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The image shows a dissected view of the contents of the lower abdominal cavity. The arrow indicates the rectum, whose function is to expulse the faeces during the defecation process.
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Expulsion of faeces during defecation
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The image shows a dissected view of the contents of the lower abdominal cavity. The ascending colon is responsible for the absorption of water and electrolytes from indigestible material. However, the arrow indicates the rectum, whose function is to expulse the faeces during the defecation process.
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Absorption of water and electrolytes from indigestible material
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The image shows a dissected view of the contents of the lower abdominal cavity. The sigmoid is the last possible site at which absorption of nutrients, vitamins and water can occur in the GI tract, before faecal matter passes to the rectum for temporary storage and expulsion.
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Absorption of nutrients, vitamins and water
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Abdominal anatomy
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Abdominal anatomy
What is the function of the anatomical structure indicated by the arrow in the image below? [lightgallery]
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