Large intestine:

The large intestine (colon) absorbs most of the fluid from foods.
- Reviewed last on: 2/20/2008
- Christian Stone, MD, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.