In cases of severe undernutrition, the small intestine will react by:
a. shrinking to a much smaller surface

b. expanding to a much larger surface.
c. increasing intestinal muscle activity.
d. increasing the amount of nutrients absorbed.
e. increasing the speed of digestion.


a

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