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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.
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∙ 13y agoThe small intestine is much longer than the large intestine, typically around 3 times longer
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∙ 13y agoYes, small intestine is longer than large intestine.
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∙ 9y agoThe small intestine is much longer than the large intestine. The small is called small because its' diameter is smaller than the large intestine.
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∙ 14y agoThe short one.
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∙ 12y agoI don't really know but i think small.
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Why is your small intestine called small if it is longer than your large intestine?
It's smaller in diameter.
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
If the small intestine is 6 m long then why is it called small?
The small intestine, while longer than the "large" intestine, is smaller in diameter and circumference, comparatively, to 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.
Why is the small intestine called the small intestine?
Interesting enough, the small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine--it's the alimentary canal's longest compartment! It is called 'small' because of its small diameter.
What is longer the esophagus or large intestine?
The large intestine
Which intestine is longer-large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
Which intestine is longer -large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
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.
Is the small intestine shorter than the large intestine?
that's just how ur body is made
How does the large intestine differ from the smaller one?
The large intestine differs from the small intestine in length, diameter, and function. The small intestine is longer than the large intestine, but has a smaller diameter. The small intestine is directly connected to the stomach. The primary function of the small intestine is to absorb nutrients from the food processed by the stomach and to transfer those nutrients to the blood stream. The large intestine comes after the small. Its primary function is to capture water from the waste materials that pass to it from the small intestine. It also serves as a place to store the waste solids until they can be eliminated from the body.
How do small and large intestine compare in size and shape of a frog?
Amazingly the small intestine is longer! -Annabeth
