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The Digestive System

Question 6 • Biology - SC3209 IC

The small intestine is the pathway for chyme. What else does it do?

Answer
A
mixes food with gastric juices using layers of muscle
B
absorbs water, salt, and minerals using villi
C
produces vitamins and feces
D
produces digestible-sized food for the stomach

Explanation

The small intestine absorbs nutrients from chyme, and its villi also help absorb water, salts, and minerals. The stomach mixes food with gastric juices, so A describes the stomach. Therefore, the best answer is B, “absorbs water, salt, and minerals using villi.”

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