Author Question: The small intestine is described as small because A) it is the shortest part of the GI tract. B) ... (Read 32 times)

ts19998 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The small intestine is described as small because

A) it is the shortest part of the GI tract.
B) it is only an inch in diameter.
C) it consists of only one section.
D) not much digestion or absorption occurs there.

Question 2

The structure of the brush border aids digestion by

A) releasing bile quickly into the duodenum.
B) increasing the large intestine's absorptive capacity.
C) increasing the small intestine's absorptive capacity.
D) mechanically breaking down food.