What is the importance of the structure of the

small intestine?



a. The many folds help to mechanically break
down food.
b. The many folds help to increase the surface
area for digestion and absorption.
c. The many foods help to slow the food down
as it moves through the small intestine.
d. choices a, b, and c are all correct.
e. none of these are correct


B

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