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It can all be removed and a person can live. It is best to avoid short bowel syndrome however by not having more than 1/3 to 1/2 removed. If it is entirely removed, a cholostemy (?) bag is used instead.

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How can you live without the small intestine?

You can't.


How much small intestine do you need to live?

100 cm


How many organs can you live without?

you can live without your bladder lungs small intestine


Can you get intestines transplant?

If you mean, "can you live without your large intestine?" then yes, you can. One must wear a Colostomy bag to collect the waste that leaves the small intestine. The large intestine also plays a small role in reabsorbing water and ions, so one would have to make sure they are not getting dehydrated or experiencing symptoms of low ion concentrations. If you mean "with only small intestine -- no stomach, etc.", then no, you cannot.


What would happen if most of the small intestine is removed?

You may not be able to absorb as many nutrients, as you would have.The small intestine is responsible for the majority of absorption of nutrients. The specific effects of removing half depends on which part is removed. The small intestine is considered to be of 3 parts, the duodenum, the jejunum, and the ileum. Losing the jejunum would be particularly disastrous, but losing any half would run you a serious risk of malnutrition.Other than a shortened digestive process in general (such as less time to absorb fats or water), absorption is generally section-specific. Most absorption occurs in the jejunum, which makes up most of the first half of the small intestine. (Exceptions to this are Iron and B12).


Can baby live with no large and small intestine?

If a child is born without a large intestine it cannot live obviously, where else would it's waste be transported through?


What happens when your large intestine is removed?

When the large intestine is removed (total colectomy), the surgeon may create an ileostomy or colostomy to redirect stool to a stoma on the abdomen. This pouch collects waste, and the individual will need to wear a bag to collect the stool. Without the large intestine, digestion and absorption of water and nutrients may be affected, leading to changes in bowel movements and dietary requirements.


Would a person be able to live normally without the small intestine?

Nope, not a chance


What organ reabsorbs digested food?

The small intestine absorbs nutrients and the large intestine absorbs water and left over nutrients.


Do you need a gaulblader?

The gallbladder is not essential for survival; it plays a role in storing bile, which helps digest fats. If it's removed, the liver still produces bile, but it flows directly into the small intestine. Most people can live without a gallbladder, though they may need to adjust their diet to manage fat digestion.


Which parts of the digestive system can you live without?

You can live without the appendix, as it doesn't have a crucial function in digestion. Additionally, it is possible to survive without the gallbladder, as bile can still flow directly from the liver to the small intestine.


How long can a person live without a small intestine?

how ever long god wants them to live. god can do miracles and we have to believe in them