ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
DIGESTION IN HUMANS
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Oesophagus
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Stomach
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Small Intestine
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Large Intestine
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Detailed explanation-1: -The small intestine, which is 670 to 760 cm (22 to 25 feet) in length and 3 to 4 cm (about 2 inches) in diameter, is the longest part of the digestive tract.
Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine is the longest digestive organ. It consists of a long narrow tubular part that is divided into three parts, namely, Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum. Approximately. the length of the small intestine is about 6 meters long.
Detailed explanation-3: -The small intestine is actually the longest segment of the gastrointestinal tract-the long, continuous pathway that food travels through your digestive system. In the small intestine, food is broken down into liquid and most of its nutrients are absorbed. The waste is passed on to the large intestine.