The small intestine is well equipped to carry out the majority of nutrient absorption in the GI tract because it
A. has a lining made up of parietal cells and chief cells.
B. is a direct link to the stomach and large intestine.
C. secretes its own digestive enzymes.
D. has an extensive surface area with specialized absorptive cells.
Answer: D
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