Marcus has an infection that interferes with the functioning of his villi. Based on this information, you would expect Marcus to ________ while he has this illness.
A. absorb vitamins efficiently
B. build muscle tissue more efficiently
C. digest proteins more rapidly
D. lose weight rapidly
Answer: D
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