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TIGS Intestines
TIGS Absorption in the small and large intestines
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Place where undigested food goes and wastes are stored until they leave the body. | Large Intestine |
| The main digestive organ; lined with villi. | Small Intestine |
| Where most absorption goes. | Small Intestine |
| Which part of the digestive system holds food for the longest period of time? | Large Intestine |
| The tiny bumps that allow nutrients to pass into blood vessels. | Villi |
| How long can the large intesine hold food? | 10 hours to several days. |
| What is formed in the large intestine? | Faeces |
| What is faeces referred to? | Stools |
| What is the longest part of the digestive system? | Small Intestine |
| Why is the small intestine named 'small?' | Because it is only 3-4 cm wide |
| Where is faeces expelled? | The anus |
| 2.6 litres of digestive juice are produced in the... | Small Intestine |