How many intestines do you have-?
You have one intestine, but it has several different sections:
- The small intestine is the longest section of the intestine and is responsible for absorbing nutrients from food. It is divided into three parts: the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
- The large intestine is responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes from waste matter and storing waste before it is eliminated from the body. It is divided into four sections: the cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal.