Terms You Should Know
Absorption: The process of passing of nutrients from the intestine into the blood stream.
Anus: Opening at the end of the rectum that allows solid waste to be eliminated
Colon: The large intestine.
Digestion: The process of breaking down of food into its simple chemical compounds so that it can be absorbed.
Duodenum: The first portion of the small intestine.
Ileum: The last portion of the small intestine that connects to the large intestine.
Immune System: The body's natural defense system that fights disease.
Inflammation: A response to tissue injury that causes redness, swelling, and pain.
Jejunum: The middle portion of the small intestine.
Large Intestine: Also known as the colon.
Rectum: Lowest portion of the colon.
Small Intestine: The organ that connects the stomach to the large intestine and absorbs nutrients.
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