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Th intestine is the portion of the alimentary canal extending from the stomach to the anus and, in humans and other mammals, consists of two segments, the small intestine and the large intestine. In humans, the small intestine is further subivided into the duodenum, jejunum and ileum while the large intestine is subdivided into the cecum, colon an rectum.

The intestine is the part of the body responsible for extracting nutrition from food.

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Digestive system

Mouth - Pharynx - Esophagus - Stomach - Pancreas - Gallbladder - Liver - Small intestine ( duodenum, jejunum, ileum) - Colon - Cecum - Rectum - Anus

Endocrine system

Adrenal gland - Corpus luteum - Hypothalamus - Ovaries - Pancreas - Parathyroid gland - Pineal gland - Pituitary gland - Testes - Thyroid gland

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Topics: Intestine, Intestinal Parasite, Intestinal Lymphangiectasia...

Intestinal parasiteIntestinal parasites are parasites that populate the gastro-intestinal tract. In humans, they are often spread by poor hygiene related to feces, contact with animals, or poorly cooked food containing parasites. They are larger than bacteria and viruses bu

Intestinal lymphangiectasiaPrimary lymphangiectasia is a congenital disorder of the lymphatic system characterized by marked ectasia of the lymphatic vessels resulting in obstruction and leakage of lymph fluid. Intestinal lymphangiectasia is characterized by a protein-losing entero

Intestinal varicesIntestinal varices are dilated submucosal veins in the stomach.

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