What Parts of the Body Have the Largest Surface Areas

question 9

Multiple Choice

What parts of the body have the largest surface areas for drug absorption?

• A) ​mouth and throat
• B) ​mouth and stomach
• C) ​large intestine and bowel
• D) ​small and large intestines
• E) ​small intestine and lungs

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