Intestine - an overview

The small intestine lies between the stomach and the large intestine and includes the duodenum, jejunum,

Carbohydrates in the diet are digested in the small intestine to glucose, galactose, and fructose, and these sugars are then absorbed by enterocytes lining the

intestine Mostly made of muscle and tissue, the large intestine facilitates digestion The large intestine is also known as the large bowel It completes the digestive

intestine Carbohydrates in the diet are digested in the small intestine to glucose, galactose, and fructose, and these sugars are then absorbed by enterocytes lining the