Question

Which are the different parts of large intestine? What is the function of rectum?

Answer 1

Answer:

The large intestine consists of the colon, rectum, and anal canal.

The rectum's job is to receive stool from the colon, let you know that there is stool to be evacuated (pooped out) and to hold the stool until evacuation happens.

Answer 2

Answer:

The ascending colon including the cecum and appendix.

The transverse colon including the colic flexures and transverse mesocolon.

The descending colon.

The sigmoid colon – the s-shaped region of the large intestine.

The rectum.

RECTUM

Rectum. The rectum is a straight, 8-inch chamber that connects the colon to the anus. The rectum's job is to receive stool from the colon, let you know that there is stool to be evacuated (pooped out) and to hold the stool until evacuation happens.