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Is the small interstine larger than the large interstine?
It is refered to as the small intestine only because its diametre is small - about 1inch, but it is about 15 feet in length. It has a huge surface area on the inside, about the same as a tennis court, because its inner wall is corrogated and covered in fine, finger- like projections called villi, which in turn are covered in tiny hair-like projections called the microvilli.
What does pancreatic amylase do in the body?
Pancreatic amylase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas that helps break down carbohydrates (starches) into smaller molecules like sugars. This process allows for the absorption of these sugars in the small intestine, providing the body with a source of energy.
What are the names of the organs that fiber passes through?
mouth gut small intestine large intestine
What is lleum?
Along with the duodenum and jejunum it makes up the small intestine( its the third and longest section). In the small intestine chyme is further broken down so that nutrients can be absorbed into the circulating .blood and lymph
What is the name of projections on the inner surface of the small intestine?
The minute structures that project from the inner walls of the small intestine are called villi. They help in the digestion process by continuously pushing digested particles in one direction. Their function is to absorb nutrients. These villi effectively increase the surface area of the intestine so more nutrients can be absorbed.
Is your small bowel the same thing as your small intestine?
yes it is intestines are just a scientific way of saying it fam
What is the difference between bowel and colon?
they are pretty much the same thing but the "bowels" are the lay mans term to the combination of the large intestine and small intestine the colon is the anatomical name of the large intestine.
Do men have the same bowel as women?
Yes, men and women have the same bowel, or colon. The large intestine, or colon, for anyone is about five feet long and three inches around.
What large intestine and small intestine are the same?
Um, you only have one of each, and they are not the same...
Is bowel and colon the same?
Not exactly. Bowel is all the intestines, both small and large; technically, colon is just the large intestine from cecum to rectum. This is according to www.onelook.com, which has valid dictionaries.
Is the volumes of the stomach and duodenum the same?
No. The duodenum is part of the small intestine and connects the small intestine to the stomach.
How big is your intestine?
Your small intestine is the same size as a large hotdog. Whereas your large intestine is the same size a double cheeseburger...mmm yummy!
What are the similarities between the large intestine and the small intestine?
it is simialerbut the small one ie same thing estine are thour int bemcause thhe samething ey do t but the small instesti ne is about 7m long and the large one is least than 7m
In a frog are the large intestine and cloaca the same thing?
i think not
Where in the body does digested food enter the plasma?
In small intestine. You have very large surface area of the intestine is there for the same.
A disadvantage of small intestine same shape as stomach?
it is really small to process all the food you have eat every day. and the small intestine is the largest organ in the body but it is the one with the smaller diameter.
What do the small intestine do for frogs?
Same as ours: absorb nutrients from the food we eat.
