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Q. The epithelial surface area of large intestine is of the small intestine.

Digestion and Absorption

Solution:

The absorptive surface area of the small intestine is increased about $600$ - fold by the valvulae conniventes, villi and microvilli. Large intestine lacks villi and microvilli. Its surface area is $1 / 10$ of small intestine.