The small intestine is the body's most important digestive organ. It performs both chemical and mechanical digestion and is the

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Hoochie [10]

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The small intestine is the body's most important digestive organ. It performs both chemical and mechanical digestion and is the

main site of ______________.

Medicine

1 answer:

viktelen [127] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-03T19:23:13+03:00

Answer:

The small intestine is the body's most important digestive organ. It performs both chemical and mechanical digestion and is the main site of absorption.

Explanation:

The small intestine measures about 20 feet, and is divided into duodenum, jejunum and ileum. 90% of absorption of nutrients and minerals take place in the small intestine, and the remaining 10% in the stomach and large intestine.