Large intestine (colon)
Major function is to reabsorb water
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Notes:
7 liters of water into digestive tract per day - 90% is reabsorbed
12-24 hours to move through 1.5 m
E. coli synthesize vitamin K
40% of feces is bacteria
Also can secrete salts into lumen