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The digestive system
Parts of the digestive system
The large intestine
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The main function of the large intestine is the absorption of
water
and some
vitamins
and minerals into the blood
It does not contain villi or
enzymes
, only
mucous
is secreted here
The last part of the large intestine is called the
rectum
Undigested food waste is pushed out of the
rectum
through the
anus
by peristalsis
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