What is the process of removal of faecal matter known as?
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Ingestion
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Egestion
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Assimilation
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Digestion
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Correct answer
Explanation
Faecal matter is the waste material left after digestion of food, which needs to be removed out of the body. This process is known as egestion. Ingestion refers to the intake of food, assimilation to the use of digested food and digestion to the breakdown of complex food.