Chapter 18, Problem 8bCP

Summary Introduction

To review:

The structures and mechanism involved in the defecation process.

Introduction:

Excretory system is responsible for removing the wastes from the body. The food consumed by an individual has various constituents such as carbohydrates, vitamins, proteins, and fats which are digested and absorbed in order to provide energy to the body. The undigested material is then excreted from the body through the process of defecation.