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the digestive system contains a variety of parts that perform specific functions within the body. the small and large intestines have some similarities and some differences. which function is only performed in the small intestine? water absorption vitamin absorption mineral absorption production of chyme
Water absorption mainly occurs in the large intestine. Vitamin and mineral absorption can happen in both small and large intestines to some extent. Chyme is produced in the stomach and then enters the small intestine. The small intestine is the main site for digestion and absorption of nutrients including minerals, and also has a significant role in the initial breakdown and absorption - related processes. The production of chyme is unique to the small - intestine's role in the digestive sequence among these options as it is the semi - fluid mass that enters from the stomach and is further processed there.
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