The small intestine carries out which of the following?
a. Movement of intestinal contents towards the large intestine, protection against infection by lymphoid tissue, eliminates waste products
b. Absorption of nutrients, movement of intestinal contents towards the large intestine, protection against infection by lymphoid tissue
c. Absorption of nutrients, completion of digestion of nutrients, absorbs water from chyme
d. Protection against infection by lymphoid tissue, completion of digestion of nutrients, absorbs water from chyme
Ans: b
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