The small intestine is considerably longer than the large intestine, but the large intestine is wider in diameter, from which it derives its name.
Yes. It is smaller in diameter than the large intestine but much longer.
The small intestine is longer than the large intestine but it is called small intestine because its diameter is smaller than that of the large intestine.
It's smaller in diameter.
The smaller intestine is larger because it is 20 feet long and the large intestine is only 5 feet long
The small intestine, while longer than the "large" intestine, is smaller in diameter and circumference, comparatively, to the large intestine.
The diamerter of the large intestine is larger, and the diameter of the small intestines is smaller The diamerter of the large intestine is larger, and the diameter of the small intestines is smaller It has a significantly larger circumference. Diameter, the large intestine is far thicker then the small intestine. It's smaller in diameter. It is larger in diameter, not length.
Interesting enough, the small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine--it's the alimentary canal's longest compartment! It is called 'small' because of its small diameter.
The large intestine
Small intestine is longer.
Small intestine is longer.
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.
that's just how ur body is made
Amazingly the small intestine is longer! -Annabeth
The large intestine isn't "smaller" than the small intestine -- it's shorter. Digestion takes place in the small intestine therefore more surface area is needed for nutrient absorption. The primary role of the large intestine is to absorb water along with a few nutrients and to form and transport stool.