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If your small intestine were unwound, approximately how long would it be?.

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If your small intestine were unwound it would be approximately 18-22 feet/6.7 meters long, caused by the absorption of food and the digestion of food which is a lot compared to the large intestine that only absorbs some salts and water.

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