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Why are the lungs and the small intestines lined by a very large number of capillaries?
the small intestine is lined with villi
What intestines is lined with villi?
the small intestine and the large intestine
What organ of the digestive system has increased surface area?
The stomach which is lined with ridges called Rugae the small intestines, lined with vili and micro-vili
What kind of epithelial cells form the inner lining of the small intestines?
Columnar epithelium forms the lining of the stomach and intestines
How is the large intestine different the small intestine?
The large intestines "soaks up" the nutrients and the small intestines packs and stored the waste.
How can you describe the structure of the small intestines?
The small intestines has a diameter of about 3 cm, and can vary greatly in length. An average adult can have a small intestine that is anywhere from 15 to 32 feet in length. The small intestine is comprised of three parts: duodenum, jejunum, and ileum.
The blood travels to the small intestines and picks up what?
water??
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.
Do intestines have muscular tissues?
Yes, the intestines are lined with smooth muscle tissue to move the food through with contractile waves called peristalsis.
How is surface area maximized in the stomach and small intestines?
The stomach lining is quite smooth. The small intestine is lined with villi which increases surface area. Think of villi as little round popsicle sticks protruding from the lining.
What are the ends of small intestines?
The small intestines are connected to the stomach and the large intestine. The spot where the large intestine is connected to the small intestine is called the cecum. A typical colonoscopy will go up to but not beyond the cecum.
What is the structures that break up food into small parts?
The are enzymes. The are small particles that break up the starch in your intestines! Hope this helps
