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What is very long and coiled up in your abdomen?
The structure that is very long and coiled up in your abdomen is the intestines, specifically the small and large intestines. The small intestine is approximately 20 feet long and is coiled to fit within the abdominal cavity, playing a crucial role in digestion and nutrient absorption. The large intestine, or colon, is shorter but also coiled and is responsible for absorbing water and forming waste. Together, they are essential components of the digestive system.
What do the intestines look like?
blue balls The small intestine looks a bit like a coiled up hose.
How does the large intestine differ from the small intestine in length?
the small intestine are called small because of it's diameter 3 to 4 cm (1.5 in.) but in fact it is aprox. 5 m ( 17 ft.) long. the large intestine large in diameter 7 cm (3 in.) but only 1.4 m (4.5 ft.) long
How much space do human small intestines take up?
The average length of the small intestine in humans is about 20 feet (6 meters) long. It is coiled and compacted within the abdominal cavity, occupying a significant amount of space. The small intestine plays a crucial role in digestion and nutrient absorption.
How long is a koalas small intestine?
The small intestine of a koala is smaller than its caecum, which is up to 2.5m in length and connects the small and large intestines. The small intestine itself is about one metre long.
What would happen if a small intestine were just a straight tube rather than a coiled tube?
Nothing would happen, the only reason that our intestines are all coiled up is because they need to be long and they are, if they were just one straight tube, then people would be about 27ft taller.
Why is small intestin coiled?
In order that enough nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine as food passes through, the tube has to be long. In an adult, the small intestine can be anything up to 6 metres or over in length (20 feet or more!). So all this length has to fit into the small space in your lower tummy. the only way this can happen is by coiling the tube to get it into that small space. Aren't our bodies wonderful?
Why is small intestine long and coil?
In order that enough nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine as food passes through, the tube has to be long. In an adult, the small intestine can be anything up to 6 metres or over in length. thank you... Shunterria S. Parham May 2009
What are the three things that aid in absorption of nutrients of the small intestine?
The small intestine is made up of 3 partsthe duodenum (pronounced: due-uh-dee-num), the C-shaped first partthe jejunum (pronounced: jih-ju-num), the coiled midsectionthe ileum (pronounced: ih-lee-um), the final section that leads into the large intestine
What is the condition that interferes with the ability of the small intestine to take up nutrients?
Long term side effect of small pox vaccine. Renders villi in small intestine unable to breakdown and digest fats and absorb nutrients.
What is the long hollow tube that makes up the digestive system?
the long intestine and the shorter intestine
Why is the small intestine long and narrow?
In order that enough nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the small intestine as food passes through, the tube has to be long. In an adult, the small intestine can be anything up to 6 metres or over in length. thank you... Shunterria S. Parham May 2009
