Consider the given statements with regard to the small intestine. Statement X: The small intestine is shorter than the large intestine. Statement Y: The small intestine is wider than the large intestine.

Both the statements are incorrect.

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Statement X is correct, but statement Y is incorrect.

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Both the statements are correct.

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Statement Y is correct, but statement X is incorrect.

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Solution

The correct option is A Both the statements are incorrect.
The small intestine is longer than the large intestine. It is about 7 m long, while the large intestine is about 1.5 m long. The large intestine is wider than the small intestine.

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Consider the following two statements A & B and select the right from (i) - (iv) about their correctness.

A. Small intestine is shorter than large intestine.

B. Small intestine is wider than large intestine.

Options :

(i) Both the statements are correct.

(ii) Both the statements are wrong.

(iii) Statement A is correct, B is wrong.

(iv) Statement B is correct, A is wrong.

Why is the large intestine larger in diameter than small intestine?

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