Nature Example
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5. The Large Intestine
This is the last main part of the tube. It's wider than the small intestine, but much shorter.
Its job is to:
Soak up all the water from the leftover food that your body couldn't digest. It then gets the waste (poo) ready to leave the body.
💡 Fun Facts
- This is where trillions of friendly bacteria live. They help by munching on undigested fibre and making certain vitamins for you.
- It takes about 36 hours for waste to get through the large intestine.
- The waste that leaves your body is mostly made of water, bacteria, and fibre your body didn't need.