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Small intestine
The primary organ that is responsible for breaking down and absorbing nutrients from our food. It is a long tube of about 25 feet that connects to the stomach at one end and the colon on the other. The small intestine is sometimes also called the small bowel.

Colon, Duodenum, Ileum, Jejunum


 

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