![](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,<svg height="300px" width="600px" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" version="1.1"/>)
The epithelial surface area of large intestine is ………….. of the small intestine
Options
(a) 1/5th
(b) 1/10th
(c) 1/3th
(d) 1/12th
Correct Answer:
1/10th
Explanation:
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.
