Urinalysis and Body Fluids 6th Edition by Majorie DiLorenzo, Susan Strasinger

Exercise 2

Describe the normal composition and formation of feces.

Step 1 of 2

Feces:

The waste product of the digestive process is called feces and it is also known as stool.

• Feces varies in size, color and texture

Composition of feces:

The following are the composition of feces:

• Undigested foodstuffs

• Water

• Bacteria

• GI (gastrointestinal) secretions

• Cellulose

• Cells from the intestinal walls

• Electrolyte

• Bile pigments