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 small intestines. The small intestine is about 6 m (20 ft) long. It is coiled in the center of the abdominal cavity. It is the part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and the large intestine (colon). It is divided into three structural parts: duodenum, jejunum and ileum.