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The large intestine can get damaged from several occurrences. A hernia, being kicked in the stomach, constipation and cancerous tumors If you don't eat right, it can affect you and if I am correct, my sister had a hernia and her large intestine slipped through. She almost died. She is a nurse too.
My brother, a long time ago had an appendicitis attack and it was full of fingernail bits.
I hope this helps
mgills
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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.
Do earthworms have a large and small intestine?
Yes, an earthworm has a large intestine and a small intestine.
Site of decay of nondigestible materials?
large intestine
How many feet are in large intestine?
The large intestine is approximately five feet in length.
Why do you need your small intestine and large intestine?
for everything
What intestine absorbs water into bloodstream?
Colon and Large Intestine =)
How is a small intestine attached surgically to rectum?
The small intestine is usually attached to the large intestine and that is attached to the rectum. If the large intestine is so damaged or diseased that it must be completely removed, the surgeon may attach the small intestine to the rectum using sutures that eventually dissolve. The loss of the large intestine is a serious matter and may result in an iliostomy (connecting the end of the small intestine to an abdominal hole, or stoma, to which an external bag is attached) rather than to the rectum.
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.
Why is the large intestine called the large intestine when it is shorter than the small intestine?
The diameter of the large intestine is greater than that of the small intestine.
Most intestinal absorption occurs in the?
small intestine, and water absorption occurs in the colon/large intestine
What medical term is the widest division of the large intestine?
The cecum is the widest division of the large intestine. It is located at the beginning of the large intestine, where the small intestine meets the large intestine.
What is longer the esophagus or large intestine?
The large intestine
What is located in the large intestine?
What is located in the large intestine?
Is the large intestine A GLAND?
Is the large intestine A GLAND?
Which is longer the smaller intestine or the large intestine?
The small intestine is considerably longer than the large intestine, but the large intestine is wider in diameter, from which it derives its name. Yes. It is smaller in diameter than the large intestine but much longer. The small intestine is longer than the large intestine but it is called small intestine because its diameter is smaller than that of the large intestine.
Where is the major site of vitamin K and B formation by bacteria?
Most synthesized by bacteria in the Large Intestine
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.
