The digestive system during infancy can be accurately described by which statement?
a. gastrointestinal problems frequently interfere with health and growth in young infants
b. The GI tract is completely functional for digestion at 9 to 12 months of age
c. infant stools change based on ability of intestinal villi to absorb nutrients
Answer: c. infant stools change based on ability of intestinal villi to absorb nutrients
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