The intestines run from the end of the stomach to the anus. Their primary function is to absorb nutrients and vitamins. The small intestine is made up of three parts—the duodenum (first part ...

Partially digested food arrives in the intestine from the stomach. Digested food is absorbed in the small intestine. This means that it passes through the wall of the small intestine and into the ...

of the small intestine. The primary function of villi is to absorb nutrients from food and transfer them into the bloodstream for use in the body. Villi are vulnerable to damage by diseases like ...

Bacteria in a person's intestine that are responsible for breaking down food and performing other tasks can affect his personality, finds a new study. Researchers at Clarkson University in Potsdam ...