Large intestine

last part of the digestive system in vertebrate animals, including the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Large intestine
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The Large intestine is also called the colon or large bowel. It connects the small intestine to the rectum and anus. It is about 1.5 meters long or 5 feet. It is shorter than the small intestine, but its diameter is larger.

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Water is absorbed here and the remaining waste material is stored as faeces before being removed by defecation.[1]

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