ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The small intestine (also referred to as the small bowel) is the specialized tubular structure between the stomach and the large intestine (also called the colon or large bowel) that absorbs the nutrition from your food.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and eventual absorption of nutrients. In fact, over 95 percent of the nutrients gained from a meal, including protein, fat, and carbohydrate, are absorbed in the small intestine.

Detailed explanation-3: -The middle part of your small intestine is the jejunum. The jejunum absorbs most of your nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, and vitamins. The lowest part of your small intestine is the ileum. This is where the final parts of digestive absorption take place.

Detailed explanation-4: -However, about 95 percent of nutrient molecules are absorbed in the small intestine. The absorption of the majority of these molecules takes place in the second part of the small intestine, called the jejunum.

Detailed explanation-5: -The large intestine has 3 primary functions: absorbing water and electrolytes, producing and absorbing vitamins, and forming and propelling feces toward the rectum for elimination.