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no, just a muscle.

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Q: Is the rectum considered an organ?
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Which is not considered to be an accessory organ of the digestive system?

Rectum


What organ system does the rectum go with?

The rectum is found in the digestive system.


Does the rectum storage organ for urine?

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The uterus or womb, is a hollow muscular organ of the female reproductive system. It is located between the bladder and the rectum, in the pelvic area.


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What is the name of the storage organ for feces?

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What organ that indigestible matter held here before defecation?

The rectum is the organ that holds indigestible matter before defecation. Feces are expelled through the anus.


Organ is at the end of the digetive track?

The organ at the end of the digestive tract is the rectum. It's job is to hold feces inside until you defecate. Or basically, have a poo. :)