The large intestine houses most gut bacteria and all microbiome organisms. The byproducts of bacteria create energy sources for the cells in the colon. The large intestine is 5 to 6 feet long. Small intestine is the biggest site of chemical digestion in your gut. Small intestine is 10 to 16 feet in a length. Small intestine takes 2 to 6 hours for food to pass and majority of nutrients are absorbed here. Most people can live without a stomach or large intestine, but it is harder to live without a small intestine.
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