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Gastroenterology Service | Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) | Te Whatu Ora

Intestines

Consist of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum – different sections of small intestine) and the large intestine (colon and rectum). As food passes through the small intestine, nutrients are broken down and absorbed. When it passes into the colon, water is absorbed. The waste that is left is passed as faeces (poo).

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