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kkurt [141]
4 years ago
12

The main job of the small intestine is to

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Semmy [17]4 years ago
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The small intestine is the part of the intestines where 90% of the digestion and absorption of food occurs, the other 10% taking place in the stomach and large intestine. The main function of the small intestine is absorption of nutrients and minerals from food.



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baherus [9]4 years ago
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The main function of the small intestine is absorption of nutrients and minerals from food.
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