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intestine

/ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

nounAnatomy

Sindirim sisteminde yiyeceklerin işlendiği uzun tüp

The long tube in the digestive system where food is broken down and nutrients are absorbed after leaving the stomach.

  • The small intestine is responsible for most nutrient absorption.
  • Bacteria in the large intestine help digest food.
  • The surgeon had to remove part of his damaged intestine.
  • Researchers have identified specific cells in the intestine that communicate directly with the nervous system to regulate appetite and metabolism.
  • The pathology report indicated that chronic inflammation of the intestine had progressed over several years without obvious symptoms.
  • Nutritionists emphasize that maintaining a healthy intestine requires adequate fiber intake and diverse probiotic sources in the diet.