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.
Best Answer: If you start with the facts then you should be able to work out when you need a blood test. Fact the blood replaces itself in 120 days. Then you need your age, if you have any underlying habits like eating fast foods, if you take exercise, your weight and if you have any symptoms.