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What does 'defecate' mean?

  • A. To retain feces
  • B. To expel feces
  • C. To eliminate fluid
  • D. To excrete mucus
Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To expel feces.' Defecate refers to the act of eliminating solid waste from the body. Choice A, 'To retain feces,' is incorrect as defecation involves getting rid of feces. Choices C and D, 'To eliminate fluid' and 'To excrete mucus,' are also incorrect as they do not accurately define the term 'defecate.'