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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.
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Why is your small intestine called small if it is longer than your large intestine?
It's smaller in diameter.
Which one is larger the small intestine or the large intestine?
The smaller intestine is larger because it is 20 feet long and the large intestine is only 5 feet long
If the small intestine is 6 m long then why is it called small?
The small intestine, while longer than the "large" intestine, is smaller in diameter and circumference, comparatively, to the large intestine.
How did the large intestine get its name?
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.
Why is the small intestine called the small intestine?
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.
What is longer the esophagus or large intestine?
The large intestine
Which intestine is longer-large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
Which intestine is longer -large or small?
Small intestine is longer.
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.
Which intestate is longer large or small how do there lengthscompare?
The large intestine is longer than the small intestine. The small intestine measures about 20 feet (6 meters) in length, while the large intestine is approximately 5 feet (1.5 meters) long. Despite its name, the small intestine is actually longer than the large intestine, but the latter has a greater diameter. Thus, while the small intestine is longer, the large intestine is wider.
Is the small intestine shorter than the large intestine?
that's just how ur body is made
How do small and large intestine compare in size and shape of a frog?
Amazingly the small intestine is longer! -Annabeth
