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Types of intestines:

The intestines refers to two separate organs:

  • the small intestine, which absorbs the majority of the nutrients from food[1].
  • the large intestine, which reabsorbs water from food waste and is involved in the production of faeces[2].


References:

  1. Hoffman M. Picture of the Intestines. http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/picture-of-the-intestines#1 (accessed 17th October 2016).
  2. Anon. Organs- Large Intestine. http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/factfiles/largeintestine/large_intestine.shtml (accessed 17th October 2016).