As the villi in the small intestine are exposed to nutrients:
a. they will absorb the greatest percentage possible of every nutrient into the blood.
b. they will deliver minerals into the lymph system for transport.
c. they will absorb partially digested fiber into the blood for delivery to the colon.
d. they will preferentially absorb a greater percentage of deficient nutrients.
Answer: d. they will preferentially absorb a greater percentage of deficient nutrients.
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