Which statement about the absorptive system is false?
a. Cells of the intestinal tract are specialized to absorb different nutrients.
b. Fat soluble nutrients pass through villi and enter the lymph.
c. The small intestine is about 25-feet long.
d. The many folds and villi of the small intestine increase its surface area, which helps nutrient absorption.
e. If one part of the GI tract becomes dysfunctional, one’s diet should be adjusted accordingly.
Ans: c. The small intestine is about 25-feet long.
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