Like in length and diameter of the small intestine to its ability to digest food and absorb nutrients.
2007-06-16 20:30:41 · 3 answers · asked by *__CHERiiSH 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
well if it wasn't all balled up like that it would be sticking out of your hind end and dragging 100 yrds behind you. each time a person accidently stepped on it your digestion would be disrupted. It would take forever to pass yesterdays dinner.
2007-06-16 20:35:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
All the folds, convolutions and crypts within the small intestine are there to increase the surface area for absorption of nutrients once they have broken down. The length is about 6 metres (20-22 feet), but the convolutions increase this many times. Below is a summary web page with more info.
2007-06-16 21:16:15 · answer #2 · answered by Labsci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has its own purpose- maybe it's just because of its effect on the glands that absorbs the nutrients it digests on the food intake----everything has it's own purpose ; all that is created by God!
2007-06-16 20:59:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jhala Grace 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋