The colon is about one and a half meters long and plays a vital role in moving waste through the body. In rare cases, it can ...
An image of the colon wall showing different types of sensory neurons labeled with fluorescent dyes. Neurons that signal from the colon to the brain (green) become active in response to stretching and ...
The colon is part of the digestive system. It helps the body absorb water and nutrients from food before excreting the waste. It is made up of muscle and located just below the stomach. People ...