Identify whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Large intestine absorbs water and minerals through villi.
2. Small intestine absorbs nutrients through villi

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$∙$ Large intestine absorbs water and minerals but not with the help of villi. Hence the first statement is false.
$∙$ Small intestine absorbs nutrients with the help of villi. Hence the second statement is true.

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Identify whether the following statements are true or false: 1. Large intestine absorbs water and minerals through villi. 2. Small intestine absorbs nutrients through villi

∙ Large intestine absorbs water and minerals but not with the help of villi. Hence the first statement is false. ∙ Small intestine absorbs nutrients with the help of villi. Hence the second statement is true.

Identify whether the following statements are true or false:
1. Large intestine absorbs water and minerals through villi.
2. Small intestine absorbs nutrients through villi

$∙$ Large intestine absorbs water and minerals but not with the help of villi. Hence the first statement is false.
$∙$ Small intestine absorbs nutrients with the help of villi. Hence the second statement is true.