Question

By the time food reaches the large intestine only water and roughage are left. It is here that most water is absorbed and stool is created. What is the approximate length of the large intestine?

• A. $12$ m
• B. $7$ m
• C. $50$ cm
• D. $1.5$ m

Answer 1

The correct option is D $1.5$ m

The large intensive is about 1.5 meters (5 feet) long. By the time food reaches the large intestine only water and roughage are left. It is here most water is absorbed and stool is created.