The action of which of the following is most likely responsible for fecal continence. O internal anal sphincter O peristalsis O external anal sphincter O abdominal musculature O mucus production by the colon

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The action of which of the following is most likely responsible for fecal
continence.
O internal anal sphincter
O peristalsis
O external anal sphincter
O abdominal musculature
O mucus production by the colon
Transcribed Image Text:The action of which of the following is most likely responsible for fecal continence. O internal anal sphincter O peristalsis O external anal sphincter O abdominal musculature O mucus production by the colon
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