COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Digestion

The precursor to feces is known as:
  1. Chyme
  2. Stool
  3. Lacteals
  4. None of the above
Explanation
Answer - A - Chyme is the precursor to feces and becomes feces in the colon through the process of water and salt absorption and microorganism activity. Stool is a synonym for feces, while lacteals are lymph capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine.
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