The small intestine is specialized for ________

A) None of the listed responses is correct.
B) mechanical breakdown of food
C) chemical digestion
D) absorption


D
Explanation:
A) One of the listed answers is correct.
B) The small intestine does not mechanically break down food.
C) Although some chemical digestion occurs in the small intestine, it starts in the stomach.

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