The small intestine is well equipped to carry out the majority of nutrient absorption in the GI tract because it
A) has an extensive surface area with specialized absorptive cells.
B) is a direct link to the stomach and large intestine.
C) secretes its own digestive enzymes.
D) has a lining made up of parietal cells and chief cells.
A
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