Intestinal is an adjective of Latin origin that means "pertaining to the intestines." This word is part of the term "intestinome", which means the gastrointestinal tract of a person or animal. In anatomy, the term "intestinal" is used to describe parts of the intestine that are important anatomical and physiological organs.
The intestine is a system of several loops that are connected to the stomach and ileum and have the functions of absorbing nutrients from food, removing waste, and storing such substances. Certain parts of the intestine are responsible for the release and absorption of hormones and also play an important role in the immune system.
The intestinal organism is a complex of elements that includes intestinal tissues, organs and functional systems that cover most of the intestines and abdominal cavity. This system is made up of many tissues, including the mucosa (which covers the intestines), connective tissues, nerve tissues, and blood vessels. In addition, the intestinal body has many specialized functional systems, such as the