Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MDMedically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD The large and small intestines are part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, the passage running from the mouth to the ...

The colon works alongside the stomach and small intestine to remove stool and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.

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