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I'm assuming that you mean large intestine. If so, then it has an average length of about 1.5 meters (5 ft) and a width of 7.5 cm (3 in.). The colon is the largest portion, and the average colon weighs approximately four pounds.
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How much does the large and small intestine weigh?
1 billion tons
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 much does you large intestine weigh in kg?
The large intestine typically weighs around 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds) in a healthy adult. Its weight can vary depending on factors such as the individual's size, diet, and overall health. The large intestine's primary function is to absorb water and electrolytes, as well as to store and eliminate waste.
Can you die if the large intestine weighs to much?
yes you can die. if your large intestine weights to much it means it is clogged with the chemical that comes out of your anus
What happens when excess water is not reabsorbed by the large intestine?
If the large intestine does not absorb water then it will cause diarrhea. If the large intestine absorbs too much water then it causes constipation.
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
Do the large intestine receives much of the food which is dissolved in the small intestine?
No, the large intestine does not receive much of the food dissolved in the small intestine. By the time food reaches the large intestine, most nutrients have already been absorbed in the small intestine. The primary role of the large intestine is to absorb water and electrolytes, and to process waste material for excretion. It mainly handles indigestible food residues and the formation of stool.
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.
What intestine absorbs water into bloodstream?
Colon and Large Intestine =)
Is the small intestine shorter than the large intestine?
that's just how ur body is made
How much does the rectum weigh?
The rectum isn't typically weighed separately due to its location and connection to other parts of the digestive system. However, it is part of the large intestine, which can weigh around 2-3 pounds in an average adult.
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.
