The main function of the small intestine is:

Ingestion

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Digestion

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Absorption

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Egestion

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Solution

The correct option is C
Absorption

The small intestine serves to absorb nutrients from food post-digestion. Digestion also occurs in the small intestine. However, the main purpose is to absorb nutrients.

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The main function of the small intestine is:

The correct option is C Absorption The small intestine serves to absorb nutrients from food post-digestion. Digestion also occurs in the small intestine. However, the main purpose is to absorb nutrients.

The correct option is C
Absorption

The small intestine serves to absorb nutrients from food post-digestion. Digestion also occurs in the small intestine. However, the main purpose is to absorb nutrients.