MEDICAL
RECTUM AND ANUS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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The small intestine is larger in diameter than the large intestine.
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true
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false
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The large intestine is larger in diameter than the small intestine. It begins at the ileocecal junction, where the ileum enters the large intestine, and ends at the anus. The large intestine consists of the colon, rectum, and anal canal.
Detailed explanation-2: -The large intestine also has a larger diameter than the small intestine. It’s about 3 inches (around 7.6 centimeters) wide.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, there is a considerable variation between individuals. The inner diameter of the small intestine averages 2.5 cm and that of the large intestine averages 4.8 cm. The mucosa of the small intestine is enlarged ∼1.6 times by the plicae circulares.
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