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What functions the small intestine?
solubility and absorbation
What are the primary functions of the small intestine?
Digestion and absorption.
What function is performed in the mouth but not in the small intestine?
Chewing
What are the 2 roles performed by the small intestine in humans?
the 2 roles performed by the small intestine are- 1. the finger like projections called villi, in the inner walls of the small intestine, absorb the nutrients in the food that is still left. 2. it is a highly coiled tube like structure of about 7.5m long which mixes the food with the juices which are segregated by the liver and the pancreas.
What would the human body be like without the small intestine?
The human body wouldn't be able to function without the small intestine unless it had another organ that performed many of the same functions as the small intestine. The small intestine's primary purpose is the absorption of nutrients from food. The mouth and stomach break down food into bits small enough to be absorbed by the small intestines. We use the energy that is contained in the food that's been absorbed to power the human body and all of its biological functions. So, to answer your question, without the small intestines, the human body would be DEAD.
What are the functions of the large and small intestines?
the small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of food. the large intestine mainly functions to absorb excess water and electrolytes from undigested food particles. --thoughtfulobserver
What are the functions of the small and large intestines?
the small intestine is the primary site for the digestion and absorption of food. the large intestine mainly functions to absorb excess water and electrolytes from undigested food particles. --thoughtfulobserver
Function of large intestine in fetal pig?
The small intestine functions in digestion, and the large intestine functions in reabsorbing water and ions.
What are the functions for the small intestine?
The functions of the small intestine are to collect nutrients,minerals, and moisture from the food that you eat to get energy for your body. The things in your small intestine that collect these needed things are called villi. They are finger-like shaped and are sponge-like to absorb the nutrients and minerals. After this job is complete, the rest is then sent to the large intestine for completion of the process digestion.
What are two functions of the small intestine?
helps in digestion and absorbs the nutrients into your body.
How are the relative lengths of the frogs small intestine and large intestine related to their functions?
Since the small intestine helps absorb nutrients and calories from digested food, the small intestine needs to be long enough so it can go through full digestion.Because Sarah H. told me the large intestine is better
How are the relative lengths of the frog small intestine and large intestine related to their functions?
Since the small intestine helps absorb nutrients and calories from digested food, the small intestine needs to be long enough so it can go through full digestion.Because Sarah H. told me the large intestine is better
