- Large Intestine Colon: Function, Anatomy Location
Your large intestine includes your cecum, colon, rectum and anus It’s all one, long tube that starts at your small intestine as food nears the end of its journey through your digestive system
- Colon cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
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- Colon anatomy: Pictures, features, and function - Medical News Today
The colon is part of the large intestine, and it absorbs water and nutrients from food Learn more about what the colon does and its anatomy here
- Colon: Anatomy, Function, and Associated Diseases - Health
The colon is the part of the large intestine, which turns food waste into stool Drink water, eat fiber, and get exercise to support a healthy colon
- What Is Your Colon? Large Intestine Anatomy Function
The colon (large intestine or large bowel) is an organ of the digestive system that helps remove waste from the body The colon is the last part of the digestive tract where water, salts, and vitamins are absorbed, and stool formation occurs
- Colon | Large Intestine, Digestive System Peristalsis | Britannica
colon, the longest segment of the large intestine The term colon is often used to refer to the entire large intestine
- How the Colon Works | UMass Memorial Health
The colon (large intestine) is a muscular tube that forms the last part of the digestive tract It absorbs water and stores food waste The colon is about 5 feet long The last part of the colon is the rectum It's about 5 inches long How food moves through the colon
- The Human Colon: Anatomy, Function, and Health - Biology Insights
The human colon, also known as the large intestine, is the final segment of the gastrointestinal tract This muscular, U-shaped tube processes the remains of food after nutrients have been absorbed in the small intestine, preparing this waste material for elimination from the body
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