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Large Intestine - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
The large intestine extends from the ileum of the small intestine to the anus. It absorbs water from the ingesta and stores faeces prior to defeacation. Every species has a large microbial population living in the large intestine, which is of particular importance to the hindgut fermenters.
The large intestine can be divided into:
*[[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|Caecum]]
*[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]]
*[[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|Rectum]]
==Structure==
==Structure==