Write the differences between small and large intestine?
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Explanation:
Small intestine : It is the longest part of alimentary canal which measures between 4.5 to 7 m in length. The term small intestine is used because this part of the alimentary canal has narrowest diameter. Small intestine lies coiled in the abdomen. Internally, it possess two types of ingrowths circular folds and villi. Circular folds are also called plicae circulares. They slow down the movement of food through the intestine. Consequently, the food remains for longer time in the small intestine for digestion and absorption.
small intestine and Large intestine
Large Intestine: It is the hindermost part of alimentary canal which opens to the outside through the anus. The larger intestine is called large because it has a wider diameter(4-6 cm) as compared to small intestine(3.5-4.5 cm). The length of large intestine is about 1.5 m. It has 4 regions: caecum, colon, rectum and anal canal.
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