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Chapter 39, Problem 8SQ
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Introduction: The small intestine is the major organ in human body that is involved in the absorption of major nutrients, minerals, and water. The digested food from the stomach passes through the small intestine, and the cells present in the small intestinal wall absorb the nutrients and transport them to the blood vessels.
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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