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Why is the small intestine so much longer then the large intestine?
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∙ 9y ago
The large intestine isn't "smaller" than the small intestine -- it's shorter. Digestion takes place in the small intestine therefore more surface area is needed for nutrient absorption. The primary role of the large intestine is to absorb water along with a few nutrients and to form and transport stool.
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∙ 10y ago
Devin Maconeghy
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∙ 14y agoThe small intestine in an adult human measures about 7 meters in length and is approximately 2.5-3 cm in diameter. Although the small intestine is much longer than the http://www.answers.com/topic/large-intestine-2largee large intestine (typically 4-5 times longer), it gets its name from its comparatively smaller diameter. Although a simple tube the length and diameter of the small intestine would have a surface area of only about 0.5m2, the surface complexity of the inner lining of the small intestine increase its surface area by a factor of 500 to approximately 250m2, or roughly the size of a tennis court.
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∙ 15y agobecause in small intestine there happened absorption of nutrition and drugs which require some time for proper functioning
the comparative long length of small intestine helps in providing longer time and larger surface area for proper absorption
large intestine only absorbs water hence it require less time and surface area
because water movements are firstly independent of membranes and are nonselective as well as the wtaer movements are quick in respose to ions e.g., K+, Na+ etc The small intestine in an adult human measures about 7 meters in length and is approximately 2.5-3 cm in diameter. Although the small intestine is much longer than the large intestine (typically 4-5 times longer), it gets its name from its comparatively smaller diameter.source,wikipedia
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∙ 14y agoThe small intestine needs to be longer because of the work it does. First, fluid is added into the small intestine, mixing into what we eat and drink; the small intestine then processes nutrients and separates out the waste. Nutrients get absorbed from the small intestine, while waste passes through to the large intestine. Excess fluids get pulled back out of the small intestine, to be passed through the kidneys. Some fluid remains in the bulk going into the large intestine, to keep the solid waste moist (if the remaining fluid gets removed then the person becomes constipated).
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∙ 11y agobecause the small intestine is rolled up and at first appears smaller
Large intesine (colon) is called large because it is larger in diameter NOT Length.
Large intestine is thicker bigger in diameter than small intestine.
While small intestine is smaller in diameter ( very thin) but it is very long in lenght.
Large intestine large in diameter (thick) but it is very short in lenght
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∙ 11y agothe small intestine is not bigger, its longer. its longer because it has much more to do than the large intestine.
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∙ 11y agothat's just how ur body is made
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∙ 11y agoyes is smallest
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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 a frogs small intestine called small and when is it actually longer then the large intestine?
The reason why the large intestine is called the longer one is because it is much more thicker than than the small one which is skinnier but much more longer
Which one is larger the small intestine or the large intestine?
The smaller intestine is larger because it is 20 feet long and the large intestine is only 5 feet long
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.
Why is the small intestine called the small intestine?
Interesting enough, the small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine--it's the alimentary canal's longest compartment! It is called 'small' because of its small diameter.
Is the small intestine shorter than the large intestine?
that's just how ur body is made
What comes first liver or small intestine?
small intestine digestion starts in the mouth then the pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, then excreated through the rectum
Why are the length of the frog different from the length of the small intestine?
The large intestine is thicker in circumference.
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.
Why is the small intestine long?
Because it takes time to absorb food.
Why is the large intestine larger than the small intestine?
The small intestine in an adult human measures about 7 meters in length and is approximately 2.5-3 cm in diameter. Although the small intestine is much longer than the http://www.answers.com/topic/large-intestine-2largee large intestine (typically 4-5 times longer), it gets its name from its comparatively smaller diameter. Although a simple tube the length and diameter of the small intestine would have a surface area of only about 0.5m2, the surface complexity of the inner lining of the small intestine increase its surface area by a factor of 500 to approximately 250m2, or roughly the size of a tennis court.
If the small intestine is about seven meters long and the large intestine is about two meters long why aren't the names switched?
The names are based on their girth or thickness/width; the long intestine is much wider than the small intestine.the large intestine is much wide as compared to the small intestine, so i think it is not based on its length but the thickness. plus the large intestine leads to the anus and is less convoluted as the small intestine.
