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The two main parts of the large intestine are the colon and the rectum. The colon is further divided into four sections: the ascending colon, transverse colon, descending colon, and sigmoid colon. The rectum serves as the final storage site for feces before they are expelled from the body through the anus. Together, these parts play a crucial role in absorbing water and electrolytes and forming waste for elimination.
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Give the names of two labeled parts where food is digested?
Mouth(that produces saliva), stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, liver, bowels.
What are the two parts of the small intestine in a frog?
The two parts are the small intestine and the thin intestine
What organs are connected to the small intestine?
The bile ducts connect the liver and the gall bladder to the small intestine.
Which two parts of the alimentary canal make up the small intestine?
The section of the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed are the jejunum and the ileum. Once the digestive process takes place in the small intestine, food particles go to the large intestine.
What divides the large intestine and small intestine?
the ileocecal valve is the end of the small intestine and beginning of the large intestine. Thus dividing the two.
How many intestines do you have-?
2 intestines the small intestine the large intestine
What are the major organs involved in digestion?
Stomach and small intestine are the two most important. The large intestine is pretty important too since it absorbs water and nutrients so that they don't get excreted. But they are all important.
Why is the large intestine called 'large'?
Length of the large intestine is only 50 inches. The length of the small intestine is about 20 feet. Still the former is called as large intestine. It is because the diameter of the intestine is very large as compared to small intestine.
Which intestine Prepares wastes for elimination from the body?
The large intestine prepares wastes for elimination from the body.
What part of your body absorbs water?
The parts of the body that absorb water are the intestines. They also absorb most nutrients, especially the small intestine. Any remaining water after digestion gets into the body via the large intestine.
What are the main two functions of the large intestine?
The large intestine primarily serves two main functions: the absorption of water and electrolytes from indigestible food matter, and the formation and storage of feces. By absorbing water, it helps to consolidate waste, making it easier to eliminate. Additionally, it plays a role in housing beneficial gut bacteria that aid in the fermentation of undigested materials.
What is the first portion of the large intestine called?
The first portion of the large intestine is called the cecum. It connects the small intestine to the colon and is located in the lower right side of the abdomen. The appendix is attached to the cecum.
