The Quiz: If your small intestine were unwound, approximately how long would it be?
3 feet
6 feet
11 feet
22 feet
The small intestine is the longest part of the digestive system. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the small intestine is 22 feet long, while the large intestine is only 6 feet long. The descriptive terms “small” and “long” refer to the diameter of the intestine rather than the length. The small intestine is the part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of food takes place. The primary function of the small intestine is to help the body absorb vitamins and minerals from food.
The correct answer to this quiz is 22 feet.