Table 4.
Morphological comparison of the rat and human intestine.
| Rat intestine | Human intestine |
|---|---|
| Length 1745 mm | Length 6-7 m |
| Small intestine 1485 mm | Small intestine 5,5–6,4 m |
| Large intestine 260 mm | Large intestine 1,5 m |
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