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The large intestine, also known as the large bowel, is the last part of the GIT and the digestive system, consisting of the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal (Washabau & Day, 2013). Unlike the small intestine, it is shorter but has a significantly larger lumen.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Large Intestine. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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