Which statement concerning the anal canal is true?

A) Slants backward toward the sacrum
B) Contains hair and sebaceous glands
C) Approximately 2 cm long in the adult
D) The outlet for the gastrointestinal tract

Anal Canal

The terminal part of the large intestine through which feces are expelled from the body.

Gastrointestinal Tract

The continuous passage starting from the mouth to the anus, including the stomach and intestines, through which food is digested and nutrients are absorbed.

Sacrum

A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, where it is inserted between the two hip bones.