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Large Intestine

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(ii) How is the small intestine best suited for the digestion and absorption of food?

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The small intestine receives digestive enzymes such as trypsin and pancreatic amylase which favours the digestion of proteins and carbohydrates, respectively.

The inner wall of the small intestine contains finger-like projection known as villi which increases the surface area of absorption of digested food.

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