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Are the colon and the intestines the same thing?
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Part of them: Intestines is the generic term for the digestive tract from stomach to the end of the colon. The colon is the lower portion of the tract and is used to absorb moisture, manufacture certain vitamins and absorb a few important nutrients. It also stores and allows for proper elimination of non-digestible foods.
Answered 12/14/2013
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