Question

what is the role of roughages in the alimentary tract

Answer 1

However, roughage does not provide nourishment but still it performs useful functions:

1. It helps other foods pass easily through the digestive system and thus helps in digestion.

2. Roughage contributes to the bulk of the faces and prevents constipation.

It also helps in retaining water.

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Answer 2

1.roughages help in easy movement of bowels.
2.they help in the intestinal working.
3.it helps other foods pass easily through the digestive system.
4. they help in free bowel movement and helps prevent constipation.
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