Biology
Assertion (A): The length of the small intestine is shorter than the large intestine.
Reason (R): Small intestine is highly coiled and folded in the abdomen.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is false and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
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Answer
A is false and R is True.
Reason — The small intestine is actually much longer than the large intestine. The small intestine is highly coiled to fit within the limited space of the abdomen. This coiling increases the surface area for absorption.
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