Anatomy intestine 01 3D model

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The colon, approximately six feet long, is a crucial component of the body's digestive system that transfers waste material from the small intestine to the rectum. The small intestine extracts nutrients from consumed food and deposits the leftover waste into the cecum. This sludge then moves towards the colon for further processing. As part of the gastrointestinal tract, following the stomach and preceding the large intestine, the small intestine is responsible for the majority of digestion and food absorption. The appendix or cecum secretes antibodies into the gut, contributing to the body's immune system functioning.