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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.
What happens to indigestible material in the small intestine?
Indigestible material in the small intestine is moved to the large intestine for further processing. It passes through the digestive system and eventually exits the body as waste. The small intestine absorbs nutrients from the digested food and liquids before passing on the indigestible material.
Materials enter the large intestine through the what?
Materials enter the large intestine through the ileocecal valve, which is located between the small intestine and the large intestine. It helps regulate the flow of material from the small intestine into the large intestine.
Where is most disgested food obsorbed large or small intestine?
Small intestine, the large intestine is where water is resorbed and the feces solidified.
Relation between large intestine and duodenum?
The duodenum is the first part of the small intestine and it is about 20 feet from the beginning of the large intestine.
What are you diagnosed as having when the partial or complete blockage of the small and or large intestine?
bacon
The partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine can cause the stopping of intestinal peristalsis This produces the condition known?
Ileus
What is an intestinal obstruction?
An intestinal obstruction occurs when there is a blockage in the intestine that prevents the normal flow of food, fluid, and gas. This can be caused by factors such as adhesions, hernias, tumors, or inflammation. Symptoms may include severe abdominal pain, bloating, vomiting, and constipation.
What is partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestines?
Ileus
What is the partial or complete blockage of the small and or large intesine?
Intestinal obstruction is what you are referring to.
What does partial or complete blockage of the small or large intestine called?
intestinal obstruction
How does a large intestine complete its function?
The large intestine function is digest to your food
What are the consequences of colon blockage?
Intermittent cramping, respiratory compromise, vomiting, and constipation are a sign that you may have a blockage in either your small or large intestine.
Blockage of the ileocecal valve would prevent?
Blockage of the ileocecal valve would prevent the chyme (partially digested food) from passing from the small intestine to the large intestine, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and potentially causing a bowel obstruction.
What are the three glands that help to complete the digestions?
the three glands that help to complete the digestion are large, intestine small intestine and kidney
What intestine absorbs water into bloodstream?
Colon and Large Intestine =)
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.
