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Why is your small intestine called small if it is longer than your large intestine?
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∙ 15y ago
It's smaller in diameter.
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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 intestine is longer-large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
Which intestine is longer -large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
If the small intestine is 6 m long then why is it called small?
The small intestine, while longer than the "large" intestine, is smaller in diameter and circumference, comparatively, to the large intestine.
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.
Why the small intestine called small?
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.
How do small and large intestine compare in size and shape of a frog?
Amazingly the small intestine is longer! -Annabeth
Why does large intestine is large?
The large intestine has that name because its diameter is larger than that of the small intestine. The small intestine is actually longer than 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.
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
