| Small Intestine | Large Intestine |
| The small intestine is a part of the digestive system that runs between the stomach and large intestine | The large intestine is the terminal part of the intestine that is wider and shorter than the small intestine |
| The small intestine is longer than the large intestine | It is shorter than the small intestine |
| It is narrower than the large intestine | It is wider than the small intestine |
| The three components of the small intestine are duodenum, jejunum and ileum | Colon, cecum, rectum and anal canal are the components of the large intestine |
| It exhibits small movements in the abdominal cavity | The large intestine exhibits comparatively less mobility |
| It is responsible for the absorption of nutrients from the digested food | It takes part in the absorption of electrolytes and water. It is also concerned with the production of vitamins, especially vitamin K and biotin. |
| The longitudinal muscles are arranged in circular layers | The longitudinal muscles are arranged in three bands known as Teniae Colie |
| Inner walls of the small intestine has finger-like projections called villi | Large intestine does not have villi |
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