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The absorptive surface of the small intestine is greater than that of other human digestive organs of its length and the presence of?
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The absorptive surface of the small intestine is greater than that other human digestive organs because of its length and the presence of?
Villi
Is the large intestine the largest organ in the digestive tract?
No, the largest organ in the digestive tract is small intestine but the largest intestine is called large intestine because its diameter is greater than small intestine while the widest part of digestive tract is stomach.
What organs are in the digestive system of a cheetah?
A cheetah (as with most other carnivores) has an enlarged stomach that represents more than half of its alimentary canal. This is because it is required to eat greater amounts of food compared to other animals.
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.
For what purpose is the small intestine larger than the large intestine?
To allow a greater surface area for nutrient absorption.
Mention two structural features of small intestine which add to the absorptive capacity?
Four features of the small intestine make it efficient at absorption of digested food: 1. The small intestine is LONG- this ensures food remains in the small intestine long enough for the products of digestion to be fully absorbed into the bloodstrem. 2. The Small intestine is HIGHLY FOLDED into villi (s. villus)- This gives a greater surface area for more efficient diffusion of products into the bloodstream. 3. The small intestine has a RICH BLOOD SUPPLY - Each villus has a network of capillaries so that the products of digestion are carried away from the small intestine efficiently. 4. The epithelium of the small intestine in the villi is only ONE CELL THICK - for easier diffusion of the products of digestion into the bloodstream. The walls of the capillaries are only one cell thick as well!!
What is the double-layered folds of peritoneum that support portions of the small intestine?
The Greater Omentum
What organ covers the digestive organs of the cat?
Greater Omentum
What is the another name of Intestines?
The Colon
Why does the cell from the inner lining of the intestine has the folded mebrance?
The inner lining of the intestine has folds in it so as to increase the surface are. This greater aids in the absorption of nutrients from the gut. The larger the surface area, the greater the rate of absorption.
What is the colon known as?
Colon is bin defined as the greater part of the large intestine
Apron like structure which hangs form the greater curvature of the stomach and covers the anterior surface of the small intestine?
Greater Omentum
