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What does the small intestines end in?
its followed by the large intestine
What are the small bumps in the small intestines that absorb food called?
Villi
What small finger-like projections are in the small intestines?
they are called villi
Are the ends of small intestines called the ilea?
ilea
What is the mesentery that surrounds the small intestines called?
The omentum.
What are the small hair like organs lining the small intestines called?
villi
What is the Membrane that connects parts of the small intestines?
The membrane that connects parts of the small intestines is called the mesentery. It provides support and helps anchor the intestines to the abdominal wall, allowing for blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics to reach the intestines.
What is the name of the structure called where the small and large intestine meet?
small intestines makes the transition to the large intestines here through what is called the ileocecal valve.
Which system do the large and small intestines belong in?
The intestines belong to the Digestive Tract (or Digestive System.) Fact: Stretched from end to end, the human intestines would stretch a mile, literally!
What is the longest section of the intestines?
The small intestine is the longest section of the intestines. It's called "small" because it has a narrower diameter than the large intestine.
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 are lymphatic vessels around the small intestines called?
They are called lacteals.
