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Revision as of 08:38, 13 September 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
The large intestine is part of the digestive system.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A computer generated image showing the small intestine, large intestine, rectum and anus.
The large intestine is an organ in the digestive system responsible for extracting water from faeces.
About The Large Intestine
- The large intestine is shorter, but wider than the small intestine.
- Any food that cannot be digested goes into the large intestine.
- The undigested food is called faeces.
- The faeces is about 60% bacteria.
- The large intestine removes water from the faeces.