Intestine

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Contents 1 Used for 2 Broader Terms 3 Narrower Terms 4 Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

Used for

inguinal hernia, intestinal juice

Broader Terms

gastrointestinal system

Narrower Terms

large intestine, small intestine

Facts (generated by robot; please edit if you find it inaccurate)

• The small intestine is part of the bodys digestive system, which also includes the esophagus, stomach, and large intestine.
• Typical movement of the esophagus, stomach, and intestine is called peristalsis.
• The small intestine is about twenty feet long in adults.
• The small intestine is about 20 ft (6 m) long.
• The small intestine is where most digestion takes place.

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