Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
The ileum is the last part of the three part tube that makes up the small intestine. It is where the remaining nutrients are absorbed before moving into the large intestine.
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