GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LARGE INTESTINE

BODY OF STOMACH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the major functions of the small intestine? Select ALL functions.
A
Finish the digestion of nutrients
B
Absorb nutrients
C
Absorb water
D
Eliminate waste
E
Store waste
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It helps to further digest food coming from the stomach. It absorbs nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and water from food so they can be used by the body. The small intestine is part of the digestive system.

Detailed explanation-2: -The small intestine carries out most of the digestive process, absorbing almost all of the nutrients you get from foods into your bloodstream. The walls of the small intestine make digestive juices, or enzymes, that work together with enzymes from the liver and pancreas to do this.

Detailed explanation-3: -The middle part of your small intestine is the jejunum. The jejunum absorbs most of your nutrients: carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, and vitamins.

Detailed explanation-4: -Systematically breaks food down. Absorbs nutrients. Extracts water. Moves food along the gastrointestinal tract.

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