The small intestine is a tubular structure within the abdominal cavity that carries the food in continuation with the stomach up to the colon from where the large intestine carries it to the rectum and out of the body via the anus.The main function of this organ is to aid in digestion.he small intestine is a tubular structure within the abdominal cavity that carries the food in continuation with the stomach up to the colon from where the large intestine carries it to the rectum and out of the body via the anus. The main function of this organ is to aid in digestion.
Report Abuse. 1  It depends on what the blood work is being drawn for. 2  Depending on the tests, he may need to fast for 12 hours before having the blood work done. 3  This depends on the lab work.  i have had a known practitioner say 10 hours and yet another known practitioner say 12 hours.
1 You can only donate blood every 56 days. If you have donated blood more recently than that, then you are not eligible again.  Do not give blood if you have had simple dental work done within 24 hours or major dental work in the past month. Dental work in general can place one at risk for dislodging bacteria.