Difference between Small intestine and Large intestine
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Small intestine |
Large intestine |
1. | A section between the stomach and large intestine as well as a section of intestine is referred as small intestine. | A terminal part of the intestine and the shorter as well as wider when compared to small intestine is referred as a Large intestine. |
2. | Wall of the small intestine is smooth. | Wall of the large intestine is sacculated. |
3. | Small intestine takes part in the digestion. | Large intestine is not included in the digestion. |
4. | Small intestine has three components and are duodenum, jejunum and ileum. | Large intestine has four components and are cecum, colon, rectum, and anal canal. |
5. | Small intestine consists circular folds and villi which are present in the internal surface. | Large intestine does not consists circular folds and villi in the internal surface. |
6. | Secretion of hormones takes place in the small intestine. | Secretion of hormones does not takes place in the large intestine. |
7. | Small intestine does not contain haustra. | Large intestine contains haustra. |