Sam is having trouble absorbing vital nutrients and eliminating waste. Which body part will the doctor MOST likely investigate to help determine the cause of Sam’s issues?

The intestines absorb nutrients from digested food and help move waste out of the body. Since Sam is having trouble with both nutrient absorption and waste elimination, the doctor would most likely investigate the intestines. The spleen, lungs, and heart have other main functions.

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