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Key Stage 2
Meaning
The large intestine is part of the digestive system.
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The large intestine is an organ in the digestive system responsible for extracting water from faeces.
About The Large Intestine
- The large intestine is shorter, but wider than the small intestine.
- Any food that cannot be digested goes into the large intestine.
- The undigested food found in the large intestine is called faeces.
- The faeces is about 60% bacteria.
- The large intestine removes water from the faeces.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The large intestine is an organ in the digestive system responsible for extracting water from faeces.
About The Large Intestine
- The large intestine is shorter, but wider than the small intestine.
- Any food that cannot be digested goes into the large intestine.
- The undigested food found in the large intestine is called faeces.
- The faeces is about 60% bacteria.
- The large intestine removes water from the faeces.