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State whether the following statements are true or false.
Statement 1: Large intestine helps in the absorption of nutrients.
Statement 2: Large intestine is smaller than small intestine in length.

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Statement 1: True; Statement 2: False
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Statement 1: False; Statement 2: True
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Statement 1: False; Statement 2: False
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Statement 1: True; Statement 2: True
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Solution

The correct option is B
Statement 1: False; Statement 2: True
  • Small intestine is 20ft long and is the longest part of the alimentary canal.
  • Inner lining has finger like projections called villi which helps in the absorption of nutrients.
  • The undigested food from the small intestine then moves into the large intestine which is 5ft long.
  • Water along with some minerals from the undigested food is absorbed in the large intestine.

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