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Intestine
A tube shaped structure that is part of the digestive tract. It stretches from an opening in the stomach to the anus (the area that feces comes out of) and occupies most of the lower parts of the belly. Food passes through the intestine and digestion takes place. Digestion is a process in which food is broken down and is absorbed (along with water) into the bloodstream.

The intestine is divided into two main sections: the small intestine and the large intestine. The small intestine takes in all of the nutrients (healthy substances) that the body needs. The large intestine absorbs moisture from the matter that is left, and excretes the waste from the anus. Excrete means to release from the body as waste. The intestine is also known as the bowel, bowels, gut, and intestinum. Intestine comes from the Latin word "intestinus" meaning "inner."

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