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What incision has to be made in the small intestine to remove an obstruction?
serosa
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.
Do earthworms have a large and small intestine?
Yes, an earthworm has a large intestine and a small intestine.
Site of decay of nondigestible materials?
large intestine
How many feet are in large intestine?
The large intestine is approximately five feet in length.
What incision has to be made in the small intestine to remove an obstruction?
serosa
What intestine absorbs water into bloodstream?
Colon and Large Intestine =)
What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the small intestine?
ileum
Why is there discharge from the incision in the perineum long after colostomy?
It is a mucus that forms in the large intestine (after the area of the bag) therefore it can't go into the bag and has to come out of the rectum. It's nothing to be worried about. :)
Why does large intestine is large?
The large intestine has that name because its diameter is larger than that of the small intestine. The small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine.
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.
Most intestinal absorption occurs in the?
small intestine, and water absorption occurs in the colon/large intestine
What medical term is the widest division of the large intestine?
The cecum is the widest division of the large intestine. It is located at the beginning of the large intestine, where the small intestine meets the large intestine.
What is longer the esophagus or large intestine?
The large intestine
What is located in the large intestine?
What is located in the large intestine?
Is the large intestine A GLAND?
Is the large intestine A GLAND?
Which is longer the smaller intestine or the large intestine?
The small intestine is considerably longer than the large intestine, but the large intestine is wider in diameter, from which it derives its name. Yes. It is smaller in diameter than the large intestine but much longer. The small intestine is longer than the large intestine but it is called small intestine because its diameter is smaller than that of the large intestine.
