Differentiate between Small Intestine and Large Intestine

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Small Intestine Large Intestine
i. It is about 6 meters long. It is about 1.5 meters long.
ii Small intestine is 2.5 cm broad tube. Large intestine is broader than the small intestine.
iii. It is divided into three parts, as Duodenum, Jejunum, Ileum. It is divided into three parts as – caecum, colon I and rectum.
iv. Absorbs the digested nutrients. Takes part in absorption of water and minerals.
v. Villi present. Villi absent.
vi. Digestion is completed in small intestine. No role in digestion.

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