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UPCAT Science practice question 9: Most absorption of digested nutrients occurs in the

Correct answer

A. small intestine

The villi and microvilli of the small intestine give it an enormous surface area for absorption.

Most absorption of digested nutrients occurs in the

  1. small intestineCorrect
  2. stomach
  3. large intestine
  4. esophagus

Why A is correct

The villi and microvilli of the small intestine give it an enormous surface area for absorption.

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