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Small Intestine
The small intestine is a long, tube-shaped organ that
connects the stomach to the large intestine. It is around
20 feet long and folds multiple times to fit inside the
abdomen. Most of the nutrients are absorbed into our
Small intestine bloodstream through the small intestine from the food we
eat and drink.
Large Intestine
The large intestine is located on the top of your stomach,
under the spleen. It is around 5 feet long. It absorbs water
from waste and produces stool. The stool enters the rectum
and exits the body and is passed out through the anus.
We should keep the important organs healthy by maintaining Large intestine
a healthy lifestyle. If any of these organs is not able to function properly, it could
be fatal for life.
Amazing Christiaan Barnard and his team carried out the world’s first
Facts human-to-human heart transplant on December 3, 1967. It was a
turning point in history and a big step forward for medical science.
Let’s Recall
Some of our body parts can be seen from outside. These are called external
body parts.
Some of our body parts cannot be seen from outside as they are inside the body.
These are called the internal body parts.
All our body functions are controlled by the brain.
The lungs are two air-filled sacks that help us breathe.
The heart circulates blood throughout our body through fine tubes known as
blood vessels.
The stomach helps in digesting the food we eat.
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