Melting point: Melting point, temperature at which the solid and liquid forms of a pure substance can exist in equilibrium. As heat is applied to a solid, its temperature will increase until the melting point is reached. More heat then will convert the solid into a liquid with no temperature change.
Overall, in humans, the large intestine is about 1.5 metres (5 ft) long, which is about one-fifth of the whole length of the gastrointestinal tract.
The long and winding road. Donât let the word âsmallâ fool you. The small intestine is much longer (10 feet long) than the large intestine (5 feet long). The term âsmall intestineâ refers to the fact that this part of the intestines is narrow in diameter; the large intestine is wider in diameter, but shorter in length.