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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 is the finger like projects called that line the inside the small intestine wall called?
The finger-like projections that line the inside of the small intestine wall are called villi. They increase the surface area of the intestine, allowing for better absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.
Small intestine is attached to the posterior abdominal wall by a fold of the peritoneum called?
The small intestine is attached to the posterior abdominal wall by a fold of peritoneum called the mesentery. This structure provides support and contains blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatics that supply the small intestine.
What forms the Large surface area of the small intestine?
The large surface area of the small intestine is formed by the presence of villi and microvilli. Villi are finger-like protrusions lining the intestinal wall, while microvilli are further microscopic projections on the surface of the villi. This structural arrangement maximizes the absorption of nutrients from digested food.
What is the role of osmosis in the large intestine?
In the large intestine, osmosis helps to regulate the absorption of water from the undigested food material as it passes through. The movement of water across the intestinal wall through osmosis ensures that the body retains the necessary amount of water while expelling waste as stool. This process helps maintain proper hydration and prevent dehydration.
Saclike outpocketings of the large intestine wall?
the Haustra
What is the sacculation of the large intestine?
A series of bulges in the wall of the large intestine. Also called haustra.
Saclike formation in the wall of an artery?
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What is after the small intestine?
When the food reaches the small intestine the nutrients are absorbed into the blood through the intestine wall and then the food that was not digested goes to the large intestines where water is absorbed then it is excreted
Sac like out pocketings pf the large intestine wall?
Diverticulum
What nutrient molecule passes through the wall of the digestive system into the blood?
the answer is the large intestine
How does large intestine absorb?
The small intestine absorbs glucose (sugar), fat, starch, and protein before passing it on to the large intestine.
What protects the wall of the large intestine from damage?
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Increases the surface area of the small intestine?
The "villi" of the intestines increase the surface area dramatically. Each villus is basically a loop of the intestine wall. The polyps that are often found in the large intestine exhibit similar structure.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of sacs in the wall of the large intestine?
Diverticulitis is the term used to describe an inflamed diverticulum.
What do the large and small do for your digestive system?
The large intestine absorbs water, and the small intestine uses small finger like things called villi take the nutrients and take it through the small intestine's wall throughout your body. Both have chemical digestion and small intestion has mechanical digestion.
What part of the apparatus represents small intestine?
It is either the iNTESTINE WALL OR BLOOD SURROUNDING THE INTESTINE
