Small intestine

The Intestines Facts

Ever wondered where your food goes after it leaves your stomach? It enters the intestines = long, ropey tubes that break down the food and get all the nutrients and water out of the food. You have two intestines = a small and large intestine. The small intestine is broken into 3 parts, and each part absorbs different nutrients. The large intestine, which is the last place the food goes before it leaves the body, is mostly concerned with getting all of the water out of the food. Read on for more amazing facts about the intestines