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The lower digestive system includes the large intestine (ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon) and the rectum.
Last Updated:
October 1, 2008- Medical Review:
- Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Arvydas D. Vanagunas, MD - Gastroenterology
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