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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.
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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! :)
What is the shorter but wider section of the intestine?
The large intestine is the shorter but wider section of the intestine. The small intestine is longer but narrower.
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."
Is the small intestine shorter than the large intestine?
that's just how ur body is made
What is an organ that is wider but shorter tube than the small intestine?
Large intestine.
What is it called when the small intestine gets sucked into the large intestine?
The small intestine doesn't usually get sucked into the large intestine, but parts of the small intestine can telescope into itself. This is called intussusception.
Why the large intestine is called the large intestine?
the small intestine is called so because of its thickness not length . therefore the large intestine is called so because it is fat.
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 Large intestine called?
The large intestine is called the colon, while enteron is a term for the intestine, both small and large.
Why is the small intestine called small intestine?
It compared in size to the large intestine it is about twice as small
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.
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.
