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The large intestine is the shorter but wider section of the intestine. The small intestine is longer but narrower.
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What is an organ that is wider but shorter tube than the small intestine?
Large intestine.
What is the shorter of two intestines in human body?
The large intestine in humans is much shorter (by a factor of around 4) than the small intestine, though it's wider (hence "large").
What is the 5-7 foot long muscular tube that connects the small intestine to the rectum?
The large intestine connects the small intestine to the rectum. While it's shorter than the small intestine, it is wider, and so it is called "large."
How long is an adults' large intestine?
The length of the large intestine in an adult is around 1.5m. The length of the small intestine is around 6.9m for males and 7.1m for females. The large intestine is named so as it is much wider than the small intestine.
Which is shorter and wider lungs?
The right lung is wider and shorter therefore it is more prone to aspirations.
Which is wider stomach or large intestine?
The stomach
Is the small intestine shorter than the large intestine?
that's just how ur body is made
Is the small intestine is narrower than the large intestine?
yes it is! but the large intestine is shorter then the small intestine...Did that help? Hope I did! :)
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.
What is the long hollow tube that makes up the digestive system?
the long intestine and the shorter intestine
What is the C-shaped section of the small intestine?
The last section of the small intestine is the ileum.
What is the short section of the small intestine that leaves the stomach?
The duodenum is the section of the small intestine that is attached to the stomach.
