Science, asked by Olivia2020, 10 months ago

why large intestine called large when it's shorter than the small intestine​

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Answered by cskooo7
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The large intestine is the final section of the gastrointestinal tract that performs the vital task of absorbing water and vitamins while converting digested food into feces. Although shorter than the small intestine in length, the large intestine is considerably thicker in diameter, thus giving it its name.

Answered by Gr8Bedo
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The large intestine, which is the terminal part of gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is so called because its lumen (diameter) is larger, not because its length is greater, than that of the small intestine

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