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What are the two jobs of the small intestine?
To absorb the nutrients from the food and send it to the large intestine
What are the functions generally consist of two componets list and describe these components?
Large intestine,liver
What are the two main functions of the digestions system?
The digestive system has several functions - two main functions of the digestive system is to break down food, using digestive secretions and enzymes, and the second is to absorb the nutrients from that food, namely from the microvilli in the small intestine. The digestive system also contributes to our immune system, with the HCl in the stomach killing some pathogens, bacteria germs, as well as the symbiosis between beneficial and detrimental bacteria in the large intestine having a major influence on our immune system. Hope that helps!
What divides the large intestine and small intestine?
the ileocecal valve is the end of the small intestine and beginning of the large intestine. Thus dividing the two.
How many intestines do you have-?
2 intestines the small intestine the large intestine
Why is the large intestine called 'large'?
Length of the large intestine is only 50 inches. The length of the small intestine is about 20 feet. Still the former is called as large intestine. It is because the diameter of the intestine is very large as compared to small intestine.
What are the major organs involved in digestion?
Stomach and small intestine are the two most important. The large intestine is pretty important too since it absorbs water and nutrients so that they don't get excreted. But they are all important.
Which intestine Prepares wastes for elimination from the body?
The large intestine prepares wastes for elimination from the body.
What are two functions of the small intestine?
helps in digestion and absorbs the nutrients into your body.
Representation and education are the two main functions of groups?
Representation and education are the two main functions of interest groups.
What organs are connected to the small intestine?
The bile ducts connect the liver and the gall bladder to the small intestine.
What two things are absorbed in the large intestine?
Water blood
