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Why does large intestine is large?
The large intestine has that name because its diameter is larger than that of the small intestine. The small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine.
How did the large intestine get its name?
The diamerter of the large intestine is larger, and the diameter of the small intestines is smaller The diamerter of the large intestine is larger, and the diameter of the small intestines is smaller It has a significantly larger circumference. Diameter, the large intestine is far thicker then the small intestine. It's smaller in diameter. It is larger in diameter, not length.
Which one is larger the small intestine or the large intestine?
The smaller intestine is larger because it is 20 feet long and the large intestine is only 5 feet long
Is the small intestine shorter than the large intestine?
that's just how ur body is made
How can you tell when you have transitioned from the small intestine to the large intestine in the cat?
You can tell that you have transitioned from the small to large intestine by the diameter. The large intestine is significantly larger than the small. There is also a illiocecal valve that separates the small from large intestine.
For what purpose is the small intestine larger than the large intestine?
To allow a greater surface area for nutrient absorption.
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.
Small intestine is four times larger than your large one?
not sure.... sorry.
Why is the large intestine called the large intestine when it is shorter than the small intestine?
The diameter of the large intestine is greater than that of the small intestine.
Which is longer the smaller intestine or the large intestine?
The small intestine is considerably longer than the large intestine, but the large intestine is wider in diameter, from which it derives its name. Yes. It is smaller in diameter than the large intestine but much longer. The small intestine is longer than the large intestine but it is called small intestine because its diameter is smaller than that of the large intestine.
How does the larger intestine get its name?
The diameter is much larger than the small intestine.
Is your large intestine heavier than your skin?
Yes. mainly because ur large intestin can be up to 10 yards long
