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Question
where does most of the absorption of nutrients occur? (1 point)
stomach
mouth
large intestine
small intestine
Brief Explanations
The small intestine has a large surface - area due to villi and micro - villi, which makes it the main site for nutrient absorption. The stomach mainly breaks down food through churning and acid secretion. The mouth initiates digestion with mechanical and some chemical processes. The large intestine mainly absorbs water and some vitamins.
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D. small intestine