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− | <big><center>[[Alimentary - Anatomy & Physiology|'''BACK TO ALIMENTARY - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY''']]</center></big>
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− | ==Introduction==
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− | 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.
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− | The large intestine can be divided into:
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− | *[[Caecum - Anatomy & Physiology|Caecum]]
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− | *[[Colon - Anatomy & Physiology|Colon]]
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− | *[[Rectum - Anatomy & Physiology|Rectum]]
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− | ==Structure==
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− | ==Function==
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− | ==Vasculature==
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− | ==Innervation==
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− | ==Lymphatics==
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− | ==Histology==
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− | ==Species Differences==
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− | ==Links==
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− | [[The Small and Large Intestines|Pathology of the Small and Large Intestine]]
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