ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The small and large intestines both ____
A
store waste
B
absorb water
C
mix and mash food in order to break it down
D
absorb nutrients
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The small intestine extends from the pyloric sphincter to the ileocecal valve, where it empties into the large intestine. The small intestine finishes the process of digestion, absorbs the nutrients, and passes the residue on to the large intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine absorbs most of the nutrients in your food, and your circulatory system passes them on to other parts of your body to store or use. Special cells help absorbed nutrients cross the intestinal lining into your bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -After the consumption of food, the small intestine firstly absorbs approximately 90% of ingested water, leaving the large intestine to absorb any remaining water. This process involves the conversion of liquid chyme residue into feces.

Detailed explanation-4: -The small intestine is the main site of nutrient absorption, the Springfield Technical Community College Anatomy and Physiology website notes, but some nutrients are absorbed in the large intestine.

Detailed explanation-5: -The small intestine is involved in the digestion of food and absorption of nutrients. The large intestine is involved in the absorption of water and in the production of vitamins.

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