Is the ileum part of the large intestine?
1 Answer
Jun 23, 2016
No, the Ileum is the final 2/3rds of the small intestine, primarily involved in the absorption of nutrients from the processed chyme.
Explanation:
The small intestine includes the duodenum, jejunum and the ileum.
The large intestine includes the caecum, colon (ascending, transverse, descending and sigmoid) and rectum.
