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ts19998

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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.


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Amiracle

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


ts19998

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Gracias!

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