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Always, in humans. "Small" refers to the diameter, not the length.
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How many intestines do you have-?
2 intestines the small intestine the large intestine
How did the large intestine get its name?
The diamerter of the large intestine is larger, and the diameter of the small intestines is smaller The diamerter of the large intestine is larger, and the diameter of the small intestines is smaller It has a significantly larger circumference. Diameter, the large intestine is far thicker then the small intestine. It's smaller in diameter. It is larger in diameter, not length.
How much longer is the small intenstine than the large intestine?
In adult humans, the small intestine is around 7m long, and about 3cm wide. The large intestine is about 1.5 metres long and around 6-10cm wide. The large intestine is called 'large' because it is wider than the small intestine, it is not longer.
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.
What intestines is lined with villi?
the small intestine and the large intestine
What organs are after the small intestines?
the large intestine
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.
How long is the small intestines?
The small intestines are about 25 ft (7.6 m) long. The small intestine is longer than the large intestine, but it's called "small" because the diameter is smaller than the large intestine.Approximately 5 times a person's height.
What attaches to the small intestine and absorbs water?
The small intestines absorb the nutrients out of your food. The stomach leads to the small intestine and the small intestine leads to the large intestine. The large intestine absorbs water, and then the food goes to the rectum.
Which intestine is longer-large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
Which intestine is longer -large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
How does the small intestine harm the large intestine?
It does not hurt the large intestines. They work together.
