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Question
Differentiate between
Small intestine and Large intestine
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Solution
Small intestine
1. It is 7 meters long and 2.5 cm wide.
2. It has finger like projections called villi. 3. Food is completely digested here.
Large intestine
1. It is 1.5 – 1.8 m long and 6.5 m wide.
2. Villi are absent in large intestine.
3. Excess of water is absorbed here
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