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What is the purpose of the large intestine?
The purpose of the large intestine is to absorb water from the undigested food back into the blood.
Do cows have a small intestine and a large intestine?
Yes they do, just like you and I and all other animals.
How long is an cows intestine?
How long is an cows intestine It can be nearly four times the size of the human intestine.
What is the small pouch located on and and of the large intestine which serves no purpose?
Appendix
What is the purpose of the large intestine in the large intestine?
It reabsorbs nutrients back into the blood. (Stuff that your body needs and that's essential for growth and stuff like that).
For what purpose is the small intestine larger than the large intestine?
To allow a greater surface area for nutrient absorption.
What extra piece attached to the large intestine serves no discernible purpose and can be removed?
The appendix is the extra piece attached to the large intestine that serves no discernible purpose and can be removed without causing harm to the body.
Do cows have an appendix?
No. Humans AND APES are the only animals that have an appendix, which is a non-functional part of the large intestine. Cows have a cecum that is just as functional as a horse's or rabbit's instead.
What intestine absorbs water into bloodstream?
Colon and Large Intestine =)
Whats the purpose of the large intestine?
The large intestine is part of the digestive system. The main function is to absorb water from the partially digested matter that has come from the stomach. It then will pass on the matter that was not absorbed from the body by way of the anus.
The intestines include the small intestine what purpose does the small intestine serve?
The small intestine is in the gastrointestinal tract after the stomach. It is followed by the large intestine. A lot of the digestion and absorption of food takes place here.
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.
