Question

What is the starting point and end point of human digestive system? What is the length of large and small intestinal system? [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The digestive system begins with the mouth and is followed by the pharynx, the oesophagus, and the intestine, which is divided into two major sections: the small intestine and the large intestine.
2. The small intestine is a long and narrow tube about 6 to 7 metres (20 to 23 feet) long.
3. The large intestine is wider and shorter than small intestine. It is about 1.5 metre in length.