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Question 29

Classify the digestive-system statements about the small intestine. Which are true? Select all that apply.

  1. It mainly stores compacted waste before elimination.
  2. It is the principal site of most chemical digestion.Correct answer
  3. It performs no absorption of digested nutrients.
  4. It is the principal site of most nutrient absorption.Correct answer

Explanation

The small intestine is where most chemical digestion is completed and most nutrients cross into the body's transport systems. It is not mainly a waste store, and the stomach is not the principal site for absorption of every nutrient.

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