Chapter 18, Problem 9CP

Summary Introduction

To review:

The nature and significance of the intestinal microbiota.

Introduction:

The small and the large intestine are the sites for the absorption of nutrients and water. The intestines include the small intestine, the large intestine, and the rectum. The small intestine has a length of 7 meters and the large intestine has a length of 1.5 meters. The intestine has a good number of bacteria that can help in the digestion.