Question

the longest part of digestive tract in man is __________ intestine​

Answer 1

Answer:

The longest organ in the digestive system is the small intestine. This organ is approximately six meters long, the equivalent of about 20 feet.

Answer 2

The longest part of the digestive tract in man is the small intestine.

• The smallest part of the digestive system but maximum absorption takes place here.
• Other parts of the digestive system are the liver, pancreas gall bladder and large intestine.
• Duodenum, Ileum and jejunum are three parts of the small intestine.
• It helps in the digestion of food material coming from the stomach such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats and minerals.
• The small intestine has two layers of muscles. one is the outer longitudinal and the inner circle of smooth muscles.
• The outer longitudinal layer contracts and relaxes and facilitates the movement of food in the gut.
• The length of the small intestine is approx 20 feet.