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What organ of the body causes the feces to turn brown or yellow?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Several organs: The brown color is the result of the digestive action of the intestines, coupled with the bile salts and bile acids produced by the liver and transmitted through the bile duct and gallbladder.

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Answered 5/25/2017

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