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How does the function of the small and large intestine relate to the thickness of the walls?
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How does a large intestine complete its function?
The large intestine function is digest to your food
What is the funcition of the large intestine?
The main function of the large intestine is water absorption.
Primary function in the large intestine?
The primary job of the large intestine is to pass waste and to absorb water into the body.
If the small intestine is about seven meters long and the large intestine is about two meters long why aren't the names switched?
The names are based on their girth or thickness/width; the long intestine is much wider than the small intestine.the large intestine is much wide as compared to the small intestine, so i think it is not based on its length but the thickness. plus the large intestine leads to the anus and is less convoluted as the small intestine.
How is the function of the small intestines different from the function of the large intestines?
The function of the small intestine is to break down foods and the function of the large intestine is to clean out the food that are not absorbed as wastes.
How is the function of the small intestine different from the function of the large intestine?
The stomach and small intestine both help with digestion. However, the stomach breaks down the food with acids and is mostly a large cavity, while the small intestine absorbs the nutrients and is a long winding path.
What is the function of the larger intestine?
the large intestine gets rid of the waste !
What is the large intestine function?
The large intestines function is to digest your food.
What is the body function for the large intestine?
stomach
Is making vitamins a function of the large intestine?
no
Is the main function of the large intestines?
Major function of the large intestine. The major function of the large intestine is to absorb water from the remaining indigestible food matter and transmit the useless waste material from the body.
Why the large intestine is called the large intestine?
the small intestine is called so because of its thickness not length . therefore the large intestine is called so because it is fat.
