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The main function of the small intestine is:
The main function of the small intestine is:
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The correct option is C Absorption
The small intestine serves to absorb nutrients from food post-digestion. The internal walls of the small intestine are covered in finger-like tissue called villi. Each of these villi is covered in even smaller finger-like structures called microvilli. These villi and microvilli increase the surface area available for the absorption of nutrients.
The small intestine serves to absorb nutrients from food post-digestion. The internal walls of the small intestine are covered in finger-like tissue called villi. Each of these villi is covered in even smaller finger-like structures called microvilli. These villi and microvilli increase the surface area available for the absorption of nutrients.
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