The colon is part of the large intestine, and it absorbs water and nutrients from food. Learn more about what the colon does and its anatomy here. Medical News Today ...

The colon, also called the large intestine, is a section of the digestive tract. It processes any food material that the small intestine did not digest by absorbing water and minerals from it.

The ascending colon (or right colon) is the beginning part of the colon. It is usually located on the right side of the body, extending from the cecum upward.

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The colon is part of the large intestine, the final part of the digestive system. Its function is to reabsorb fluids and process waste products from the body and prepare for its elimination.