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Verse 1: My intestines are a long, long tube, They're after my stomach, where food will move! They go on and on, a steady flow, Where all the good food gets to go! Chorus: Round and round, it goes for a loop! My intestines get it ready to poop! Poop, poop, poop, it's almost done, This journey's been so much fun! Verse 2: The first part is the small one of all, It gets the good stuff to help me stand up tall! It grabs the power and nutrients, To give my body happy moments! Chorus: Round and round, it goes for a loop! My intestines get it ready to poop! Poop, poop, poop, it's almost done, This journey's been so much fun! Verse 3: The large one is the last to go, It takes the water, oh so slow! It holds the water and takes it in, So my body can be healthy within! Chorus: Round and round, it goes for a loop! My intestines get it ready to poop! Poop, poop, poop, it's almost done, This journey's been so much fun! Verse 4: The large one gets the waste all ready, With little pushes, slow and steady. It forms the poop to leave me soon, Bye bye, food, from afternoon! Chorus: Round and round, it goes for a loop! My intestines get it ready to poop! Poop, poop, poop, it's almost done, This journey's been so much fun!

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Digest the facts about your amazing intestinal journey!

Follow the amazing journey of food through your intestines - the long tubes that help you get nutrition!

FAQs

What do the intestines do?

The small intestine absorbs most nutrients from digested food, while the large intestine absorbs water and helps form waste.

Why is the small intestine so long?

Its length and folded surface give the body lots of room to absorb nutrients. Tiny villi make the surface even larger.

What is the gut microbiome?

The gut microbiome is a community of helpful microbes, mostly in the intestines, that help digest some foods and interact with the immune system.

Why does fiber help digestion?

Fiber adds bulk, feeds helpful gut microbes, and helps food move through the intestines at a healthy pace.