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The small intestine is where the nutrients from the digested food coming out of the stomach are absorbed. If a person's small intestine is not functioning all the nutrients from food will pass straight through and be excreted.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe small intestine is part of the digestive system which is a series of organs from the mouth to the anus. The shape of the intestine connects to other organs which causes could digestive problems
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Why is the small intestines referred to as the small intestines?
Because they are smaller then the big intestines. So they are referred to as the small intestine.
What happens to partly digested protein when it passes into the small intestines?
It can cause problems in the nervous system and the Cardiovascular system.
Why are small intestines longer than large intestines?
The intestines are a tissue from your body.
What is the difference between the esophagus and the small intestines?
what is the difference between the esophagus and the small intestines
What do the stomach small intestines large intestines do?
your stomach and small intestines break food down and anything that gets to your large intestines exits your body through the anus
From the stomach the food moves to the large intestine?
From the stomach, the food moves into the small intestines. After the small intestines the food moves into the large intestines.
How many intestines do you have-?
2 intestines the small intestine the large intestine
Why food goes in parts from stomach to small intestines?
The small intestines is an organ that takes in the nutrition from the food from the stomach, if all the food flows into the small intestines they would burst and you could suffer massive pains.
What disease does Chad Michael Murray have?
Chad Michael Murray doesn't have a disease. However, When he was 15, he had a resection of his small intestines due to a football injury. His intestines were so twisted a portion of them had to be cut out, which causes him to have problems gaining weight.
How long are the small intestines and large intestines put together?
your small intestine is small in diameter,but in measures 4 m to 7 m in length
What is the difference between small intestines of carnivores and small intestines of herbivore?
It is very long n herbivores as compared to carnivores .
What is the function of my small intestines?
Your small intestines absorb the food and nutrients as well as the water you take in. You can not survive without most of it.
