give two difference in large intestine and small intestine?
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Small Intestine Large Intestine
The small intestine is a part of the digestive system that runs between the stomach and large intestine The large intestine is the terminal part of the intestine that is wider and shorter than the small intestine
The small intestine is longer than the large intestine It is shorter than the small intestine
Large intestine:
• It is shorter than small intestine.
• It is responsible for absorption of food.
• It helps in elimination of food or wastes.
• It does not secrete digestive juices.
• Healthy microbes are present.
• It is slightly bend.
Small intestine:
• It is longer than large intestine.
• It is responsible for both digestion & absorption.
• It absorbs proteins, minerals, fats, vitamins etc.
• It secrete its own digestive juices.
• No healthy microbes are present.
• It is highly coiled and bend.